PDF1 — Brassica napus

Summary

BnPDF1 (DARMORV10_A04P32410.1) on chromosome A04 of oilseed rape encodes a member of the Protodermal_1 (PDF1) family, characterized by a PDF1_C domain. The gene is associated with defense-related processes including systemic acquired resistance, induced systemic resistance, response to chitin, and jasmonic acid signaling, as well as calcium signaling, quorum sensing, cell wall thickening, and secondary metabolite biosynthesis. Its product localizes to the extracellular region and nucleus. BnPDF1 is linked to protodermal development and L1 layer-specific expression, and has been connected to photosynthetic traits including net photosynthetic rate, transpiration rate, and stomatal resistance. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to zinc tolerance, pathogen resistance, biotic and abiotic stress tolerance, and disease resistance.