BOLC102_C03P005580.1_BOLC102_V1 — Brassica oleracea

Summary

BOLC102_C03P005580.1_BOLC102_V1 on cabbage (Brassica oleracea) chromosome 3 encodes a MADS-box transcription factor containing K-box and MEF2-like domains, with RNA polymerase II-specific DNA-binding and protein dimerization activities. It is associated with the VRN1 protein and linked to vernalization response, including both upregulation and downregulation of this process, as well as to carpel development, ovule identity specification, indeterminate inflorescence morphogenesis, shoot morphogenesis, histogenesis, and cell dedifferentiation. The gene has been connected to carotenoid and glucosinolate metabolism, vitamin and chlorophyll anabolism, virus-induced PTGS, and post-translational modification. Associations with flower color, petal color, self-incompatibility, floral organ identity, chlorophyll content, and organ identity have also been noted. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to floral development and vernalization pathways.