LPAT2 — Brassica napus

Summary

BnLPAT2 (DARMORV10_A09P50500.1) on chromosome A09 of oilseed rape encodes a lysophosphatidate acyltransferase, a member of the acyltransferase and phospholipid/glycerol acyltransferase families. The enzyme has lysophosphatidate acyltransferase activity and protein binding capability. It is associated with the Kennedy pathway, glycerolipid and glycolipid anabolism, acyl-CoA anabolism, and lipid homeostasis. The gene product localizes to the endoplasmic reticulum membrane and adiposomes. BnLPAT2 is linked to seed weight, seed oil production, seed size, seed maturation, chlorophyll content, net photosynthetic rate, drought tolerance, root growth, and vegetative and reproductive growth. Related genes in other species connect the family to triacylglycerol composition and embryo development.