FAR1 — Brachypodium distachyon

Summary

BdFAR1 (BRADI_2G12691V3) encodes a FHY3/FAR1 family protein with DNA-binding, phytochrome-binding, and far-red light photoreceptor activity, and is localized to the nucleus, cytoplasm, and plasma membrane. It is associated with regulation of photomorphogenesis, circadian rhythm, anthocyanin metabolism, leaf senescence, and gravitropism, as well as responses to red/far-red light, arsenic, and temperature stress. The gene is linked to grain yield, panicle number, leaf area, photosynthetic ability, seed coat hardness, root system morphology, vegetative vigor, and responses to light quality, photoperiod, phosphorus uptake, and aphid infestation. Related genes in other species are linked to far-red light signaling, circadian clock function, shade avoidance, drought tolerance, and chloroplast biogenesis.