ELG — Brassica napus

Summary

BnELG (DARMORV10_C01P05260.1) on chromosome C01 of oilseed rape encodes a leucine-rich repeat receptor-like kinase with a Ser/Thr kinase domain, belonging to the SERK3/BAK1 family. The gene product is associated with transmembrane receptor protein serine/threonine kinase binding, GTPase inhibitor activity, and guanylyl cyclase activity. It is linked to immune response-regulating signaling pathways, anti-apoptosis, carbohydrate homeostasis, and negative regulation of floral organ abscission. Associations with agronomically important traits include grain yield, bacterial disease resistance, brassinosteroid content, submergence tolerance, phosphorus uptake, and plant male sterility. The protein localizes to the endosome and ER. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to cell death control, bacterial disease resistance, organ size, and waterlogging tolerance.