CNL — Brassica juncea

Summary

BJUB03G23220S (symbol CNL, also known as BjBZO1 or BjAAE12) on Indian mustard chromosome B03 encodes a CoA ligase enzyme with propionate-CoA, 2-methylbutanoate-CoA, acetate-CoA, benzoate-CoA, medium-chain fatty acid-CoA, (E)-caffeate-CoA, trans-cinnamate-CoA and 4-coumarate-CoA ligase activities, and belongs to the AMP-binding domain family. The gene is associated with cinnamic acid metabolism, phytoalexin biosynthesis, glucosinolate anabolism, phenylpropanoid metabolism, green leaf volatile biosynthesis, circadian rhythm, and response to ethylene. It is linked to benzoyloxyglucosinolate biosynthesis and long-chain aliphatic glucosinolate accumulation. The product localises to the cytosol and to chloroplasts. Studies of related genes in other species connect the family to benzoyloxyglucosinolate accumulation, root length and root morphology traits.