GL1 — Brassica juncea

Summary

BJUA09G68380S (GL1) on Indian mustard chromosome A09 encodes a Myb-family transcription factor, possessing sequence-specific DNA binding and transcription cis-regulatory region binding activities, and is localised to the nucleus. The gene is associated with plant epidermis development, cell differentiation, and system development. It is linked to positive regulation of anthocyanin anabolism, regulation of lignin anabolism, flavonoid anabolism, and green leaf volatile biosynthetic process. GL1 is also associated with both upregulation and downregulation of DNA-dependent transcription. Associations with leaf trichome density and leaf size have been recorded for this gene. Studies of related genes in other species, including Glabrous 1 and MYB proteins, link the family to similar developmental and metabolic processes.