BOLC102_C09P066820.1_BOLC102_V1 — Brassica oleracea

Summary

BOLC102_C09P066820.1_BOLC102_V1 on cabbage chromosome 9 encodes a chalcone synthase, a polyketide synthase type III enzyme with naringenin-chalcone synthase activity. This gene is associated with chalcone, polyketide, flavonoid, anthocyanin, and phenylpropanoid biosynthesis, as well as chlorophyll metabolism and breakdown, pigmentation, and anthocyanin metabolism. The encoded protein localises to the cytoplasm, endoplasmic reticulum, and polyketide synthase complex. Flower color and anthocyanin content are linked to this gene. Studies of related genes in other species connect the family to traits including petal, seed coat, and leaf color, stem diameter, plant height, sugar, carotenoid, and lignin content, water use efficiency, and drought tolerance.