KIN1 — Brassica oleracea var. botrytis

Summary

BoKIN1 (KIN1, COR6.6) on cauliflower chromosome 2 encodes a protein belonging to the LEA1_2_D7_KIN1/2-like family and is annotated with protein kinase activity, including transmembrane receptor protein serine/threonine kinase activity, as well as chitin and chitosan binding. The gene is associated with cold acclimation, abscisic acid signaling, osmotic response, seed germination, and flowering time. It has been linked to bacterial blight disease resistance, drought tolerance, salt tolerance, freeze tolerance, and stomatal closure. Localisation evidence connects the product to the nucleus, cytosol, plastid, and plasmalemma. Related genes in other species link it to cold regulation, stress tolerance, and defense responses.