DTC — Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris

Summary

BvDTC (BVRB_3G068440) on sugar beet chromosome Bvchr3_un.sca006 encodes a mitochondrial metabolite transporter family protein with oxidative phosphorylation uncoupler activity and multiple transmembrane transporter activities, including for tricarboxylic and dicarboxylic acids, coenzyme A, and ATP/ADP exchange. The gene is associated with cellular respiration, photorespiration, mitochondrial biogenesis, lipid metabolism, and ethylene-mediated signalling. It has been linked to traits including respiration rate, osmotic response sensitivity, ethylene sensitivity, leaf composition, and plant growth and development. Associations with phenotypes include oxidative stress response, primary root growth, fertility, hypoxia tolerance, photosynthetic carbon assimilation, cold acclimation, and gray mold resistance. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to drought and salt tolerance, mitochondrial uncoupling, and stress responses.