BCCP — Brassica napus

Summary

BnBCCP (DARMORV10_A03P07750.1) on Brassica napus chromosome A03 encodes a biotin carboxyl carrier protein (BCCP) subunit of acetyl-CoA carboxylase, containing biotin-binding and lipoyl domains. This gene is associated with acetyl-CoA carboxylase activity and biotin binding, and localises to the plastid, chloroplast envelope and stroma, and the ACCase complex. It is associated with fatty acid and triglyceride anabolism, lipid storage and metabolism, seed development, embryogenesis, circadian rhythm, and photosynthesis. Associations include chlorophyll content, oil and fatty acid accumulation, pollen and embryo development, and plant growth. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to acetyl-coenzyme A carboxylase activity and embryo lethality.