WRKY11 — Brassica napus

Summary

BnWRKY11 (DARMORV10_C01P07450.1) on chromosome C01 encodes a protein containing a WRKY DNA-binding domain and a zinc-cluster domain. The protein exhibits sequence-specific DNA binding, calmodulin binding, and promoter-specific chromatin binding activities. In oilseed rape, BnWRKY11 is associated with the regulation of defense responses, including induced systemic resistance, antifungal innate immune responses, and responses to bacteria, fungi, chitin, and salicylate. It is linked to jasmonic acid and ethylene signaling, gibberellin metabolism, and downregulation of gibberellic acid and abscisic acid signaling. The gene has been connected to root length, seed germination, salt and osmotic stress tolerance, and resistance to Pseudomonas syringae and nematodes. BnWRKY11 localizes to the nucleus, cytosol, plasma membrane, and plant-type vacuole.