LEA — Brachypodium distachyon

Summary

BRADI_1G62180V3 (BdLEA) on chromosome 1 of Brachypodium distachyon encodes a protein containing an LEA_SMP domain. The gene is associated with embryogenesis and the biological process GO:0032259. BdLEA is associated with photosynthetic rate and drought tolerance. Studies of related genes in other species connect the LEA_SMP family to a wide range of traits such as grain yield, grain weight, grain size, seed dormancy, seed maturation, germination rate, sprouting tolerance, root length, root branching, root hair density, shoot dry weight, leaf size, leaf chlorophyll content, water use efficiency, stomatal resistance, quantum yield, and tolerance to salinity, cold, and heat. Additional associations include abscisic acid, proline, sugar, anthocyanin, amino acid, zinc, and iron content, as well as pollen fertility.