FLA — Brassica oleracea

Summary

BoFLA (BOLC102_C09P042330.1) on cabbage chromosome 9 encodes a Frigida family protein with DNA-binding transcription factor activity, RNA cap binding, and protein heterodimerization activity. This gene is associated with the regulation of flowering time, including the upregulation of vernalization response and the transition from vegetative to reproductive phase. It has been connected to floral organ identity, anthocyanin accumulation in response to UV light, meristem development, and regeneration. Associations with agronomic traits include yield, plant height, days to flowering, drought tolerance, disease tolerance, water use efficiency, seed viability, and heterosis. The gene is also linked to pollen germination, antiviral response, and defense response to fungi. Related genes in other species link the family to vernalization response, late flowering, and salt stress tolerance.