ADO2 — Brassica juncea

Summary

BJUB03G02240S (BjADO2, also known as BjLKP2 or PHOT2) on Indian mustard chromosome B03 encodes a protein with F-box, PAS and Kelch-repeat domains, and exhibits DNA-binding transcription repressor activity, protein serine kinase activity, and minus-end-directed microtubule motor activity. The gene is associated with circadian clock regulation, including photoentrainment, temperature compensation and circadian regulation of gene expression, as well as chloroplast movement, photoperiod-sensitive flowering time, and far-red and red light signaling. It has been linked to numerous agronomic traits such as spot blotch response, molybdenum content, fruit set, vegetative vigor, leaf trichome density, peduncle length, petal size, floral organ number, gibberellin biosynthesis, starch grain synthesis, transpiration rate, herbicide sensitivity, and osmotic stress tolerance. Related genes in other species are linked to photoperiodic flowering time control, circadian rhythm, dehydration tolerance, and trichome development.