Moreover, one of the M. oryzae specific TF gene (MGG_00021.6, Zn2Cys6) and one Myb family TF gene (MGG_06898.6) showed up-regulation at all three developmental stages, two infection stages, and nitrogen starvation, suggesting that these TF genes function as general regulators controlling multiple processes in M. oryzae. The gene discussed is TF; the disease is infection.