Genetic control of infection-related development in Magnaporthe oryzae

► Surface recognition is mediated by cAMP signaling and upstream G-protein signaling. ► Pmk1 regulates appressorium formation, penetration, and invasive growth. ► Cell wall integrity MAPK pathway also is important for penetration and invasive growth. ► Calcium signaling and ROS are involved in infection-related development. ► Significant advances in studies with cytoskeleton organization and effector delivery.