CHS — Brassica juncea

Summary

BJUB04G48990S (CHS) on Indian mustard chromosome B04 encodes a naringenin-chalcone synthase, a type III polyketide synthase with chalcone/stilbene synthase domains. The gene is associated with flavonoid and anthocyanin anabolism, pigment metabolism, and pigmentation, as well as chlorophyll content and metabolism. It has been linked to seed germination, detoxification, autotrophy, and the TCA cycle. Localisation evidence connects the product to the cytoplasm, endoplasmic reticulum, and polyketide synthase complex. Associations with root length and stomatal opening have also been noted. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to naringenin-chalcone synthase activity (EC 2.3.1.74).