CHS — Brassica juncea

Summary

BJUA02G11320S (CHS) in Indian mustard (Brassica juncea) on chromosome A02 encodes a chalcone synthase, a type-III polyketide synthase with naringenin-chalcone synthase and biphenyl synthase activities, and also exhibits acyltransferase and protein homodimerization activity. The gene is associated with pigment metabolism, polyketide anabolism, autotrophy, pigmentation, detoxification, TCA cycle, chlorophyll anabolism, NO storage, anthocyanin anabolism, flavonoid anabolism, and seed germination. It has been linked to flavonoid content, chlorophyll content, root length, and stomatal opening. The encoded protein localizes to the endoplasmic reticulum. Studies of related genes in other species connect the family to anthocyanin and sugar content.