LSP — Brassica oleracea

Summary

BoLSP (BOLC102_C04P045720.1) on cabbage chromosome 4 encodes a protein with TIF_eIF_4E_CS, TIF_eIF4e-like, and TIF_eIF_4E domains, and has RNA m7G cap binding and translation initiation factor activity. The gene is associated with regulation of defense response, response to virus, downregulation of antiviral response, virus resistance, and susceptibility to Turnip mosaic potyvirus. It is linked to root hair length, root morphology, and disease tolerance. The encoded protein localises to the cytoplasm, nucleus, plastid, and eIF-4F complex. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to potyvirus resistance, cold acclimation, root development, and seed viability.