Protein required for mRNA m6A methylation and meiosis; subunit of the m6A methyltransferase (MIS) complex; required for the stability of MIS complex subunits and consistent with a scaffolding function; non-essential gene required for pre-meiotic S-phase; may be required to initiate the meiotic program, for progression through meiotic divisions and for spore formation; green fluorescent protein (GFP)-fusion protein localizes to the cytoplasm; homolog of VIRMA/virilizer/VIR