eIF4G — Brassica juncea

Summary

BJUA03G07780S (eIF4G) on Indian mustard chromosome A03 encodes a protein with initiation factor eIF4G MI, MIF4G-like type 3, and ARM-type fold domains, possessing translation initiation factor activity, mRNA binding, zinc binding and DNA binding activities. The gene is associated with translation initiation and regulation of translation, and its product localises to the nucleus and to the eIF-4F complex. Studies of related genes in other species link the eIF4G family to photochemical quenching and various climate-related traits, though these associations are not yet established in Indian mustard.