LOX — Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris

Summary

BVRB_4G072080 (BvLOX) encodes a protein with lipoxygenase and PLAT/LH2 domains, and is associated with linoleate 13S-lipoxygenase activity, phytoene dehydrogenase activity, and oxidoreductase activity. The gene is associated with jasmonic acid and oxylipin biosynthesis, lipid oxidation, and green leaf volatile biosynthetic process. BvLOX is linked to responses to herbivores, insects, ozone, high light intensity, and viruses, as well as anther development, photoperiodism, flowering, and spore germination. The protein localizes to chloroplast thylakoids, stromules, stress granules, and the apoplast. Associations with agronomic traits include photoperiod-sensitive flowering time, seed yield, photosynthetic rate, root thickness, and low temperature stress response. Studies of related genes in other species connect the family to defense against herbivory, drought resistance, and pathogen resistance.