AP1 — Brassica juncea

Summary

BJUA02G25310S (AP1) in Indian mustard (Brassica juncea) on chromosome A02 encodes a MADS-box transcription factor containing K-box, MEF2-like, and MADS-box domains. The product has RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding, protein heterodimerization and dimerization activities, and DNA-binding transcription factor activity. It is associated with positive regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II, flower development, cell differentiation, and DNA-dependent transcription, and localises to the nucleus. The gene is linked to meristem identity and plant height. Related genes in other species connect the family to floral meristem identity and flowering time regulation.