FT1 — Brachypodium distachyon

Summary

BRADI_2G40470V3 (FT1) on chromosome 2 of false brome (Brachypodium distachyon) encodes a protein with alpha(1,2)-L-fucosyltransferase activity (EC 2.4.1.-) belonging to the XG_FTase family. The gene is associated with xyloglucan anabolism, cell wall biogenesis and organization, and is localized to the Golgi stack membrane. It is linked to regulation of PTGS, inhibition of RNAi, shoot regeneration, and vernalization response. Associations with spikelet number, heading time, and anthesis time have been noted. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to daylength sensitivity, seasonality, tiller number, and leaf size.