NPR1 — Brassica juncea

Summary

BJUB03G48720S (NPR1) on chromosome B03 of Indian mustard (Brassica juncea) encodes a protein containing BTB/POZ, ankyrin repeat, and NPR1/NIM1-like domains, with histone and chromatin binding activity and zinc binding. The gene is associated with regulation of salicylic acid and jasmonic acid mediated signaling pathways, systemic acquired resistance, defence responses to bacteria and fungi, response to herbivore, nucleosome assembly, nuclear import, and homologous directed repair. It localizes to the nucleus, cytoplasm, chromatin, and nuclear bodies. Associations with agronomic traits include plant height, panicle length, leaf length, water use efficiency, and drought tolerance. Studies of related genes in other species link the gene family to nucleosome assembly and chromatin dynamics.