LF — Brassica juncea

Summary

BJUB08G13090S (LF, BjIND) encodes a basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) transcription factor of the IND-like family, localised to the nucleus, with DNA binding, transcription cis-regulatory region binding, identical protein binding, protein dimerization activity and protein binding. In Indian mustard, this gene is associated with regulation of short-day and long-day photoperiodism, flowering, flower development, carpel development, dehiscence, polar nucleus fusion, regulation of secondary shoot formation, auxin anabolism, pectin breakdown, response to red light and cold, downregulation of seed germination, circadian rhythm, and ABA signaling. It is linked to numerous traits including flowering time, flower number, fruit length, carpel morphology, peduncle length, gynoecium development, seedling hypocotyl length, trichome morphology, chlorophyll content, leaf size, organ identity, root thickness, and seed growth and development. Related genes in other species are linked to fruit dehiscence, seed shattering, seed set, replum and valve margin development, style development, and carpel margin development.