CUM2 — Brassica juncea

Summary

BjCUM2 (BJUB06G05240S) on chromosome B06 of Indian mustard encodes a protein with translation initiation factor activity, mRNA binding, and DNA binding, belonging to the MIF4G-like and ARM-type fold families. It is associated with translation initiation, regulation of translation, and response to virus, heat, and oxidative stress. The gene is linked to viral resistance, including turnip crinkle virus resistance, as well as salt tolerance, abscisic acid sensitivity, heat stress response, and plant growth and development traits. It localises to the cytosol, nucleus, and extracellular regions. Related genes in other species are linked to delayed flowering, slower root elongation, thermo-resilience, and cucumber mosaic virus resistance.