AGL6 — Brachypodium distachyon

Summary

BRADI_3G51800V3 (AGL6, also known as MADS17, BdAGL13, BdRSB1, RSB1, BdAGAMOUSLIKE6-LIKEPROTEIN, AGL13, BdAGL6, BdMADS17) on chromosome 3 of Brachypodium distachyon encodes a MADS-box transcription factor containing a K-box domain and MEF2-like domain. The protein localises to the nucleus and exhibits RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding, DNA-binding transcription factor activity, and protein dimerization activity. AGL6 is associated with floral whorl structural organization, specification of carpel identity, stamen formation, floral organ formation, seed growth, integument development, meristem determinacy, and the transition from vegetative to reproductive phase. It has been connected to flowering time, floral organ size, plant male sterility, gibberellin biosynthesis, jasmonic acid content, leaf composition, trichome morphology, and axillary bud morphology. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to petal and stamen identity and development, and to circadian clock regulation and lateral organ development.