YUC — Brachypodium distachyon

Summary

BdYUC (BRADI_2G04247V3) on chromosome 2 of Brachypodium distachyon encodes a protein with flavin-containing monooxygenase, indole-3-pyruvate monooxygenase, indolepyruvate decarboxylase, and protein-disulfide reductase (NAD(P)) activities, and is associated with auxin biosynthesis, IAA biosynthetic processes, and regulation of auxin biosynthesis. The gene is associated with drought recovery, regeneration, floral meristem determinacy, inflorescence and leaf development, embryogenesis, and responses to cytokinin, oxidative stress, metals, and herbicides. It localizes to the endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi membrane, mitochondria, and cytosol. Associations include IAA content, seed size, shoot branching, lateral root formation, anther dehiscence, pollen maturation, senescence, and tolerance to heavy metal and alkaline salinity stress. Studies of related genes in other species connect the family to additional traits such as phototropism, shade avoidance, grain development, and drought tolerance.