GLY I — Brassica juncea

Summary

BJUB04G27610S (GLY I) in Indian mustard (Brassica juncea) encodes a protein belonging to the glyoxalase I family, with lactoylglutathione lyase activity and metal-binding capacity. The gene is associated with the biological processes of response to salt, oxidative stress, osmotic response, seed germination, and vitamin E anabolism. It is linked to traits including leaf relative water content, chlorophyll content, and salt tolerance. The encoded protein localizes to the cytoplasm. Studies of related genes in other species connect the family to lactoylglutathione lyase activity (EC 4.4.1.5), but this specific activity has not been directly established for the Indian mustard gene.