PAL1 — Brassica juncea

Summary

BJUB08G43270S (PAL1) in Indian mustard (Brassica juncea) on chromosome B08 encodes a phenylalanine ammonia-lyase, an enzyme with phenylalanine ammonia-lyase activity that belongs to the aromatic lyase family. This gene is associated with L-phenylalanine breakdown and cinnamic acid anabolism, as well as broader phenylpropanoid, anthocyanin, and flavonoid anabolism. It has also been linked to glutathione metabolism, secondary metabolism, sucrose metabolism, photomorphogenesis, circadian rhythm, and signal transduction. The encoded product localizes to the cytoplasm and macromolecular complexes. Additionally, PAL1 is associated with seed color. Studies of related genes in other species further connect the family to phenylalanine ammonia-lyase activity (EC 4.3.1.24).