EIF — Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris

Summary

BvEIF (BVRB_3G048330) on sugar beet chromosome 3 encodes a protein of the eIF4E family, with RNA m7G cap binding, translation initiation factor activity, and mRNA, RNA and protein binding functions. The gene is associated with viral translation, regulation of defense response, response to virus, and antiviral response. It has been linked to disease tolerance, virus resistance and susceptibility, including resistance to Pepper veinal mottle virus and Turnip mosaic virus. Associations also include root hair length, root length, root morphology, and male gametophyte development. The encoded protein localises to the eIF-4F complex, cytoplasm, nucleus and plastid. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to potyvirus and potexvirus resistance, seed viability, germination rate, root development and cold acclimation.