RLK — Brassica napus

Summary

BnRLK (DARMORV10_C07P24400.1) on chromosome C07 of oilseed rape encodes a transmembrane receptor protein kinase with serine/threonine kinase activity, containing leucine-rich repeat and protein kinase domains. The gene is associated with cell wall thickening, stomatal closure and complex morphogenesis, floral organ development and specification of floral organ number, regulation of meristem organisation and floral meristem size, gametophyte and embryo sac development, plant ovule development, embryogenesis, hormone-mediated signalling, and responses to stress and chitin. It is linked to stomatal resistance and localises to the membrane, plasmalemma and extracellular regions. Related genes in other species are linked to low nitrogen stress tolerance, plant height, root length, stem elongation and drought tolerance.