DARMORV10_A10P23170.1 — Brassica napus

Summary

BnCO (DARMORV10_A10P23170.1) on chromosome A10 of oilseed rape encodes a CONSTANS-like protein containing B-box zinc finger and CCT domains. The gene is associated with numerous molecular functions including protein N-GlcNAc transferase, histone methylase, and photoreceptor activities, as well as transcriptional co-regulation. It has been linked to biological processes such as regulation of phytochrome signaling pathway, carotenoid metabolism, upregulation of chlorophyll breakdown, photoentrainment of circadian clock, response to long-day, and response to nitrate starvation. Associations with traits include photoperiod sensitivity, inflorescence branch arrangement, seed protein content, stem length, leaf angle, and glyphosate sensitivity. The gene is also connected to phenotypes including seed germination, root development, plant architecture, fertility, and Botrytis cinerea resistance. Related genes in other species link the CONSTANS family to photoperiod-dependent flowering, floral transition, seed development, and stress tolerance.