CNL — Brassica juncea

Summary

BJUA06G22580S (symbol CNL, preferred name BjBZO1) encodes a CoA ligase enzyme with propionate-CoA ligase, benzoate-CoA ligase, 4-coumarate-CoA ligase, and medium-chain fatty acid-CoA ligase activities, among others, and belongs to the AMP-binding superfamily. In Indian mustard (Brassica juncea), this gene is associated with cinnamic acid metabolism, phytoalexin biosynthesis, glucosinolate anabolism, phenylpropanoid metabolism, green leaf volatile biosynthesis, circadian rhythm, and response to ethylene. It is linked to benzoyloxyglucosinolate biosynthesis and long-chain aliphatic glucosinolate accumulation. The protein localises to the cytosol and chloroplast. Related genes in other species are linked to benzoyloxyglucosinolate accumulation, root length, and root morphology traits.