JAZ — Brachypodium distachyon

Summary

BdJAZ (BRADI_1G58491V3) on chromosome 1 of Brachypodium distachyon encodes a TIFY/JAZ family protein containing a TIFY domain and a CCT_CS motif. This nuclear protein is associated with the regulation of jasmonic acid-mediated signaling, defense responses, and wounding responses. It is also associated with anther dehiscence and DNA-dependent transcription. Studies of related genes in other species connect this family to agronomically important traits including grain weight, grain yield, seed germination, leaf angle, chlorophyll content, nitrate uptake, drought tolerance, and salt tolerance.