GST1 — Brassica juncea

Summary

BJUA06G04810S (GST1) on Indian mustard (Brassica juncea) chromosome A06 encodes a glutathione S-transferase (GST) belonging to the Zeta class, with maleylacetoacetate isomerase activity, glutathione transferase activity and glutathione binding. The gene is associated with L-phenylalanine breakdown, tyrosine degradation, glutathione metabolism, toxin breakdown, metabolic burst, detoxification, defense response and response to herbicide. The encoded protein localises to the cytoplasm and plasma membrane. Related genes in other species link the Zeta GST family to tyrosine catabolism and herbicide detoxification.