PCN — Brassica juncea

Summary

BjPCN (BJUB08G34410S) on chromosome B08 of Indian mustard (Brassica juncea) encodes a protein containing WD40 repeat domains, a structural motif characteristic of the WD40/YVTN repeat-like superfamily. The gene is associated with several developmental processes, including post-embryonic plant organ development, regulation of auxin polar transport, root meristem growth, meristem maintenance, leaf vascular tissue pattern formation, lateral root formation, leaf development, and embryo development ending in seed dormancy. It is linked to phenotypes such as embryo development and meristem organization. The encoded protein localizes to the nucleus. Studies of related genes in other species link the WD40 repeat family to meristem identity and plant embryo development traits.