YUC — Brachypodium distachyon

Summary

BdYUC (BRADI_4G22715V3) on chromosome 4 of Brachypodium distachyon encodes a flavin monooxygenase with indole-3-pyruvate monooxygenase activity (EC 1.14.13.168), placing it in the YUCCA family of auxin biosynthesis enzymes. The gene is associated with auxin anabolism and response, as well as the regulation of leaf and root development, lateral root formation, anther dehiscence, somatic embryogenesis, regeneration, and embryogenesis. Its product localises to the endoplasmic reticulum. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to auxin-dependent developmental processes.