BBM — Brassica napus

Summary

BnBBM (also known as BnPLT4) on chromosome C09 of oilseed rape encodes a transcription factor with an AP2/ERF DNA-binding domain. It is associated with transcription regulator complex, nucleus, and cytoplasm localisation. The gene is linked to a wide range of developmental and reproductive processes, including regulation of seed development, endosperm development, cellularization, syngamy, organogenesis, morphogenesis, callus formation, adventitious root development, cell population proliferation, regeneration, and asexual reproduction. It has also been connected to response to stimulus, negative regulation of cytokinin-mediated signalling, regulation of floral organ abscission, and seed abscission. Associations with disease tolerance, compromised pathogen resistance, and plant immunity have been noted. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to somatic embryogenesis, asexual embryo formation, haploid embryo production, and regeneration capacity.