YUC — Brachypodium distachyon

Summary

BdYUC (BRADI_1G28967V3) on chromosome 1 of Brachypodium distachyon encodes a flavin monooxygenase with indole-3-pyruvate monooxygenase activity (EC 1.14.13.168), placing it in the auxin biosynthesis pathway. The protein contains FAD/NAD-binding and flavin monooxygenase-like domains and is localized to the endoplasmic reticulum. The gene is associated with auxin anabolism, response to auxin, and regulation of leaf and root development. It has also been connected to lateral root formation, anther dehiscence, somatic embryogenesis, regeneration, and embryogenesis. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to auxin-dependent developmental processes.