YUC — Brachypodium distachyon

Summary

BdYUC (BRADI_2G45105V3) encodes a protein with flavin monooxygenase-like and FAD/NAD-binding domains, and has indole-3-pyruvate monooxygenase activity (EC 1.14.13.168). The gene is associated with regulation of auxin biosynthesis, leaf and root development, floral meristem determinacy, inflorescence development, embryogenesis, and drought recovery. It has been linked to IAA content, seed size, shoot branching, lateral root formation, anther dehiscence, pollen maturation, senescence, and responses to cytokinin, oxidative stress, herbicides, and heavy metals. The protein localizes to the endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi membrane, cytosol, and mitochondria. Studies of related genes in other species connect the family to additional traits including drought tolerance, phototropism, vascular tissue formation, grain development, and alkaline salinity tolerance.