NRT1.1 — Brassica napus

Summary

BnNRT1.1 (DARMORV10_C08P47690.1) on chromosome C08 of oilseed rape (Brassica napus) encodes a member of the PTR2 symporter family (POT family) within the major facilitator superfamily. This gene is associated with nitrate import and assimilation, as well as cell growth, root hair elongation, lateral root formation, leaf development, leaf senescence, proteolysis, signal transduction, and ethylene anabolism. It has been linked to traits including nitrate transport and uptake, root length, root hair length, phosphorus and potassium concentrations, and soluble protein and protein content. Studies of related genes in other species connect this gene family to nitrate sensing and transport, though these specific functions are not yet established in Brassica napus.