CCR2 — Brassica oleracea

Summary

BoCCR2 (BOLC102_C06P058750.1) on cabbage chromosome 6 encodes a protein with NAD(P)-binding and epimerase/dehydratase domains and exhibits cinnamoyl-CoA reductase, flavanone 4-reductase, and dihydroflavanol 4-reductase activities. This gene is associated with lignin, phenylpropanoid, anthocyanin, and green leaf volatile biosynthesis, as well as secondary metabolism, protein breakdown, lipid metabolism, and circadian rhythm. It is linked to responses to cold, drought, and defense, and to phenotypes including coumarin accumulation, immunity, chloroplast and etioplast development, plastid biogenesis, leaf virescence, and lignin biosynthesis. The gene product localizes to the cytoplasm. Studies of related genes in other species connect the family to disease resistance, seed coat color, lignin content, and drought tolerance traits.