FUS3 — Brassica napus

Summary

BnFUS3 (FUS3) on chromosome A02 of oilseed rape encodes a B3 DNA-binding domain transcription factor of the LEC2-like family. It is associated with the regulation of embryonic development, including embryo maturation, embryonic identity, and vegetative phase change. The gene is linked to seed traits such as seed color, yield, size, dormancy, germination rate, and storage reserve accumulation, including oil, protein, and starch metabolism. It is also connected to responses to abiotic stresses like drought, submergence, high temperature, and oxidative stress, as well as hormone signaling pathways, particularly negative regulation of gibberellin biosynthesis and positive regulation of abscisic acid anabolism. Additional associations include flowering time, leaf and root development, and xylem differentiation.