MDH — Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris

Summary

BVRB_5G124340 (BvMDH) encodes a malate dehydrogenase, a member of the lactate/malate dehydrogenase family with NAD(P)-binding domains. The enzyme exhibits malate dehydrogenase activity (EC 1.1.1.37) and is associated with the TCA cycle, glyoxylate cycle, regulation of photorespiration, and regulation of fatty acid beta-oxidation. It localizes to microbodies, plastid stroma, and chloroplast membranes. The gene is linked to respiration rate, photosynthetic rate, and responses to high temperature stress, oxidative stress, and herbicide sensitivity. Associations include meristem growth, root cap development, phyllome development, and male and female gamete generation. Traits connected to BvMDH encompass iron concentration, zinc sensitivity, chloroplast development, disease tolerance, and salt tolerance. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to heat stress response, chloroplast development under heat stress, and zinc deficiency tolerance.