CHS — Brassica juncea

Summary

BJUA02G05840S (CHS) on Indian mustard chromosome A02 encodes a chalcone synthase, a type-III polyketide synthase with naringenin-chalcone synthase activity. The gene is associated with pigment metabolism, chalcone anabolism, polyketide anabolism, autotrophy, cannabinoid anabolism, pigmentation, detoxification, TCA cycle, chlorophyll anabolism, NO storage, anthocyanin anabolism, flavonoid anabolism and seed germination. Its product localises to the cytoplasm, endoplasmic reticulum and PKS complex. CHS has been linked to respiration rate, flavonoid content, chlorophyll content, root length and stomatal opening. Studies of related chalcone synthase genes in other species connect the family to flower colour and anthocyanin content.