AGL1 — Brassica napus

Summary

BnAGL1 (also known as AGL1, SHP1, or BnSHP1) on chromosome C04 of oilseed rape encodes a MADS-box transcription factor containing K-box and MEF2-like domains. The protein localizes to the nucleus and chloroplast thylakoid membrane and is annotated with RNA polymerase II transcription regulatory region sequence-specific DNA binding, protein dimerization activity, and chlorophyll binding. BnAGL1 is associated with the specification of floral organ and stamen identity, dehiscence, seed coat development, mucilage extrusion, and responses to high light intensity and UV-A. It is linked to numerous traits including silique and fruit dehiscence, seed shattering, seed color and longevity, flower morphology, stamen and carpel development, male sterility, flowering time, and gibberellin and jasmonic acid content. Related genes in other species are linked to seed dispersal, floral morphogenesis, and reproductive organ identity.