WRKY70 — Brassica napus

Summary

BnWRKY70 (DARMORV10_C06P23540.1) on chromosome C06 of oilseed rape encodes a protein containing the WRKY DNA-binding domain and is annotated with promoter-specific chromatin binding and sequence-specific DNA binding activities. This gene is associated with defense responses, including regulation of salicylic acid-mediated signaling, defense against nematodes and insects, and inhibition of bacterial defense responses. It is linked to leaf senescence, floral organ senescence, and negative regulation of leaf senescence, as well as responses to osmotic stress, water deprivation, and submergence tolerance. Associations with photosynthetic rate, high temperature stress response, salt stress tolerance, plant growth, biomass, root elongation, and disease resistance to pathogens such as Botrytis have been observed. Related genes in other species are linked to resistance to necrotrophic pathogens, osmotic stress tolerance, and heat and drought tolerance.