CNL — Brassica juncea

Summary

BJUA07G28070S (symbol CNL, also known as BjBZO1) on Indian mustard chromosome A07 encodes a CoA ligase with propionate-CoA, benzoate-CoA, 4-coumarate-CoA, and medium-chain fatty acid-CoA ligase activities, among others. The protein contains an AMP-binding domain and belongs to the ANL N-terminal superfamily. This gene is associated with glucosinolate and phytoalexin biosynthesis, cinnamic acid metabolism, phenylpropanoid metabolism, green leaf volatile biosynthesis, circadian rhythm, and response to ethylene. It localises to the cytosol and peroxisome. The gene has been connected to benzoyloxyglucosinolate biosynthesis and long-chain aliphatic glucosinolate accumulation. Related genes in other species are linked to benzoyloxyglucosinolate accumulation, and sequence similarity suggests connections to root length and morphology traits.