GCS — Brachypodium distachyon

Summary

BdGCS (BRADI_2G58060V3) on chromosome 2 of Brachypodium distachyon encodes a ceramide glucosyltransferase (EC 2.4.1.80), a membrane-localised enzyme associated with glucosylceramide anabolism. The gene is associated with severe developmental phenotypes including seedling lethality, reduced size, defective pollen, and lack of chloroplasts. Related genes in other species link the family to glucosylceramide biosynthesis, anthesis time, and other miscellaneous traits. The encoded protein contains a ceramide glucosyltransferase domain and a nucleotide-diphospho-sugar transferase domain.