ADO2 — Brassica juncea

Summary

BJUA07G01530S (BjADO2, also known as BjLKP2) on chromosome A07 encodes a protein containing PAS, F-box, and Kelch-type beta-propeller domains, with annotated molecular functions including DNA-binding transcription repressor activity, protein serine kinase activity, minus-end-directed microtubule motor activity, and blue light photoreceptor activity. The gene is associated with circadian clock regulation, including photoentrainment, temperature compensation, and circadian regulation of gene expression, as well as chloroplast movement, photoperiod-sensitive flowering time, and the far-red and red light signaling pathways. It has been linked to traits such as photoperiod sensitivity, vegetative vigor, leaf trichome density, petal size, floral organ number, seedling hypocotyl length, and responses to temperature stress, UV-B light, osmotic stress, and aphids. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to photoperiodic flowering time control, circadian rhythm, and drought escape response.