DARMORV10_A06P34270.1 — Brassica napus

Summary

DARMORV10_A06P34270.1 on oilseed rape (Brassica napus) chromosome A06 encodes a manganese/iron superoxide dismutase (Mn/Fe SOD), an enzyme with superoxide dismutase activity that binds manganese and other metals. This gene is associated with the photosynthetic electron transport chain, cellular oxidant detoxification, and response to oxidative stress. It is also linked to nitrate assimilation, phenylpropanoid metabolism, auxin signaling, and responses to abscisic acid, light, herbicides, and xenobiotic stimuli. The encoded protein localizes to chloroplast nucleoids and mitochondria. Associations with leaf water potential and proline content have also been noted. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to superoxide dismutase activity (EC 1.15.1.1).