POL — Brachypodium distachyon

Summary

BdPOL (BRADI_2G37940V3) encodes a protein serine/threonine phosphatase with EC 3.1.3.16 activity, belonging to the PPM-type phosphatase-like domain family, and is associated with phospholipid binding and metal binding. In Brachypodium distachyon, this gene is linked to meristem cell maintenance, regulation of meristem organisation, polar cell growth, signal transduction, and regulation of DNA-templated transcription. It localises to the nucleus, plasmalemma, and mitochondria. Phenotypic associations include seedling lethality, meristem termination with reduced floral organs, and effects on root stem cell maintenance, leaf development, stem cell identity, stem cell specification, embryo development, and vascular development. Studies of related genes in other species connect the family to traits such as grain size, plant height, drought tolerance, tassel branch number, leaf angle, root length, and seed germination, as well as shoot and root meristem development.