SKP1 — Beta vulgaris subsp. vulgaris

Summary

BVRB_9G213970 (SKP1) on sugar beet chromosome 9 encodes a SKP1-like protein, a component of the SKP1/BTB/POZ superfamily, and is associated with diverse molecular functions including cullin family protein binding, auxin receptor activity, and MAPK phosphatase activity. The gene is linked to SCF complex assembly, regulation of gibberellic acid mediated signalling, and negative regulation of cytokinin signalling. It has been connected to traits such as seedling vigor, bacterial blight disease resistance, submergence tolerance, photoperiod-sensitive flowering time, plant male sterility, and seed oil content. Associations also include drought tolerance, heat and cold stress tolerance, and organ growth regulation. Studies of related genes in other species link the SKP1 family to immunity, floral organ development, jasmonate perception, and far-red light signalling.