GL1 — Brassica juncea

Summary

BJUB02G39180S (BjWER, also known as GL1) encodes a MYB-family transcription factor with DNA-binding and protein dimerization activity, and is annotated with protein serine/threonine kinase activity. In Indian mustard, this gene is associated with epidermal cell fate specification, trichome spacing, stomatal complex formation, and positive regulation of anthocyanin anabolism. It has been linked to traits including leaf trichome density, root epidermal cell length, flavonoid content, anthocyanin content, flowering time, drought tolerance, disease tolerance, salt tolerance, iron concentration, brassinosteroid sensitivity, auxin sensitivity, and vegetative to reproductive phase transition trait. The encoded protein localizes to the nucleus, cytoplasm, plasmalemma, vesicles, and root hairs. Related genes in other species are linked to root epidermal cell fate specification, trichome formation, and iron accumulation.