BOLC102_C07P059490.1_BOLC102_V1 — Brassica oleracea

Summary

BOLC102_C07P059490.1_BOLC102_V1 on cabbage chromosome 7 encodes a MADS-box transcription factor with RNA polymerase II-specific DNA-binding and protein dimerization activities, localizing to the nucleus. This gene is associated with the VRN1 protein and linked to vernalization response, including both upregulation and downregulation of this process. It has been connected to floral organ identity, specification of ovule and stamen identity, indeterminate inflorescence morphogenesis, shoot morphogenesis, and histogenesis. Associations also include carotenoid and glucosinolate metabolism, vitamin and chlorophyll anabolism, cell dedifferentiation, virus-induced PTGS, and traits such as flower and petal color, self-incompatibility, and chlorophyll content. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to meristem identity and plant height.