YUC — Brachypodium distachyon

Summary

BdYUC (BRADI_1G12306V3) on chromosome 1 of Brachypodium distachyon encodes indole-3-pyruvate monooxygenase, a FAD/NAD-binding enzyme with indole-3-pyruvate monooxygenase activity (EC 1.14.13.168) and N,N-dimethylaniline monooxygenase activity. The gene is associated with auxin anabolism, response to auxin, and regulation of leaf and root development. It is linked to lateral root formation, anther dehiscence, somatic embryogenesis, regeneration, and embryogenesis. The product localises to the endoplasmic reticulum. Studies of related genes in other species connect the family to auxin biosynthesis and developmental processes, though these associations are not yet established for BdYUC itself.