ZIM — Brassica juncea

Summary

BjZIM (BJUB02G69380S) on Indian mustard chromosome B02 encodes a protein with GTF2 activity, TBP-class protein binding, translation initiation factor activity, and sequence-specific DNA binding. It contains TIFY-like, Znf_GATA, CCT, and TFIIA domains. The gene is associated with RNA polymerase II transcription PIC formation, transcription initiation from Pol II promoters, circadian rhythm, jasmonic acid signaling, defense response, and regulation of DNA-templated transcription. Its product localizes to the nucleus and the transcription factor TFIIA complex. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to traits including flower color, petiole length, anthocyanin content, drought tolerance, and jasmonic acid content, as well as phenotypes such as hypocotyl and petiole elongation.