IND — Brassica napus

Summary

BnIND (DARMORV10_A03P32240.1) on chromosome A03 encodes a basic helix-loop-helix (bHLH) transcription factor with DNA-binding and protein dimerization activity, localizing to the nucleus. In oilseed rape, it is associated with carpel and flower development, dehiscence, polar nucleus fusion, regulation of flowering under both short-day and long-day photoperiods, auxin anabolism, pectin breakdown, response to red light and cold, circadian rhythm, ABA signaling, and downregulation of seed germination. It is linked to numerous traits including flower number, fruit length, peduncle length, seedling hypocotyl length, leaf size, root thickness, seed growth, flowering time, chlorophyll content, and trichome morphology. Related genes in other species are linked to fruit dehiscence, seed shattering, silique development, valve margin development, replum formation, and seed dispersal.