FKP1 — Brassica juncea

Summary

BJUA02G16370S (symbol FKP1, also known as HMGS1) encodes hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA synthase (EC 2.3.3.10), a thiolase-family enzyme. The gene is associated with isoprenoid, sterol and glucosinolate biosynthesis, as well as with the MEP pathway, the TCA cycle, acetyl-CoA metabolism, membrane biogenesis, cell wall modification, and primary metabolism. It is linked to responses to salicylate, seed germination, cell division, cell death, and localises to plasmodesmata and mitochondria. FKP1 is associated with male fertility, pollen fertility, pollen coat development, tapetum development and tapetum-specific organelle development. Related genes in other species are linked to 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A synthase activity, glucosinolate biosynthesis and root growth.