AIN1 — Brachypodium distachyon

Summary

BdAIN1 (BRADI_4G38790V3) on chromosome 4 of Brachypodium distachyon encodes a PLATZ family protein with zinc-binding and protein-binding molecular functions. The gene is associated with the GABA shunt, TCA cycle, fatty acid anabolism, sodium transport, cold acclimation, and homeostasis, and its product localises to both mitochondria and the nucleus. BdAIN1 is associated with ethylene sensitivity and response, ABA sensitivity, leaf senescence, root and hypocotyl elongation, desiccation and seed desiccation tolerance, vegetative desiccation tolerance, and gravitropic response. Studies of related genes in other species connect the PLATZ family to grain size, length, width, weight, and appearance, as well as yield, anthesis time, cold and drought tolerance, salt tolerance, quantum yield, stomatal traits, and ROS homeostasis.