GNC — Brassica juncea

Summary

BjGNC (BJUB02G29860S) on Indian mustard chromosome B02 encodes a GATA transcription factor with a Znf_GATA domain, classified as GAT21-like, that binds DNA and zinc. The gene is associated with the regulation of chlorophyll biosynthesis, chloroplast elongation, and carbohydrate utilization, as well as plant organ senescence, seed development, and germination. It has been connected to flowering time, plant height, root morphology, and meristem identity. Associations also include responses to cytokinin, nitrogen compounds, and glucose-mediated signaling, along with downregulation of gibberellic acid signaling and flower development. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to chloroplast biogenesis, leaf senescence, starch synthesis, and flowering transition. The protein localizes to the nucleus and is part of a Sin3-type complex.

Annotations

Chromosome
B02
Related genes
GNC, SNL1
GO terms
GA-signaling, DNA binding transcription factor activity, Regulation Of DNA-templated Transcription, Zn binding, Response To Light Stimulus, Nucleus, Response To Absence Of Light, Regulation Of Gene Expression
Publications
24377444, 15695462, 26423960, PMID:11118137, 15078338, 25886477, PMID:23335616, PMID:34139990
Traits
seed maturation, flowering transition, gravitropic response, starch synthesis, other miscellaneous trait, Light-Green Leaves, Reduced Chlorophyll, Early Flowering, Reduced Shoot Growth, Reduced Chlorophyll, Altered Carbon Metabolism, Glucose Sensitivity, Pale Leaves, Early Flowering, Reduced Chlorophyll, Decreased NPQ