ADO2 — Brassica juncea

Summary

BJUA07G01550S (BjADO2, also known as BjLKP2 or PHOT2) on Indian mustard chromosome A07 encodes a protein with F-box, PAS, and Kelch-type beta-propeller domains, and exhibits DNA-binding transcription repressor activity, protein serine kinase activity, and minus-end-directed microtubule motor 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 red and far-red light signaling. It has been linked to numerous agronomic traits such as vegetative vigor, photoperiod sensitivity, flower development, leaf growth, trichome density, and responses to temperature stress, osmotic stress, UV-B light, aphids, and herbicides. Studies of related genes in other species connect the family to photoperiodic flowering time control, circadian rhythm, and drought escape response.