SltA is necessary for normal growth and conidiation.

<p>A) Wild-type (FGSC4) and ∆<i>sltA</i>, <i>veA</i>^<i>+</i> (RSS1.6P) point-inoculated cultures containing GMM, or GMM supplemented with 200 mM or 400 mM KCl were incubated at 37°C for 5 days. B) & C) Measurement of the radial colony growth. D) & E) Quantification of conidial production from top-agar inoculated cultures (5 x 10⁶ spores/plate). Values are means of three replicates. The error bar indicates standard error.