G2 — Brachypodium distachyon

Summary

BdG2 (BRADI_1G44020V3) on chromosome 1 of Brachypodium distachyon encodes a protein with acyltransferase activity, belonging to the FAE1-type polyketide synthase and 3-ketoacyl-CoA synthase families, and is associated with very-long-chain fatty acid elongation (ELOVL). The gene is linked to fatty acid anabolism, signal transduction, and root and lateral root development. It is associated with responses to UV, UV-A, and UV-B light, and is associated with seed coat color. The encoded protein localizes to the membrane. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to the enzyme activity 2.3.1.199.