PMIT1 — Brassica juncea

Summary

BjPMIT1, encoded by BJUB06G14290S on chromosome B06 of Indian mustard (Brassica juncea), belongs to the NRAMP family of metal ion transporters. The gene product has been annotated with metal ion transmembrane transporter activity, including iron, manganese, cadmium, and aluminium ion channel or transporter activities. It is localized to the plasmalemma. BjPMIT1 is associated with the membrane transport and homeostasis of multiple metal ions, including cadmium, manganese, iron, lead, and aluminium, as well as with responses to aluminium stress. The gene is linked to manganese and iron uptake, manganese toxicity tolerance, seed iron accumulation and loading, root growth, and metal translocation. Related genes in other species connect the family to iron and manganese sensitivity, iron content, cadmium concentration, leaf chlorosis, root morphology, and plant growth traits.