Secreted effector that contributes strongly to virulence during infection by P.capsici. Causes large necrotic areas in both host C.annuum and non-host N.benthamiana. Expression gradually increases to a maximum at 7 days after inoculation of pepper leaves. The structure of NLP effectors is remarkably conserved with a high level of conservation of a central hepta-peptide motif GHRHDWE. Belongs to the Necrosis inducing protein (NPP1) family.