PPIP5K1 and viral infectious disease: Finally, Zm00001eb395630 (gpdh3—glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase3) was associated with ROS homeostasis; Zm00001eb203230 (naat1-nicotianamine aminotransferase1) with iron (Fe) acquisition; and Zm00001eb151610 (inositol-hexakisphosphate kinase/IP6K) with plant defense mechanisms against bacterial, fungal, and viral infections.