INS — Brassica oleracea var. botrytis

Summary

BoINS, encoded by the gene BOLND125_C09P002100.1_BOLND125_V1 on cauliflower chromosome 9, is a tryptophan synthase alpha subunit with indole-3-glycerol-phosphate lyase and tryptophan synthase activities. It is localised to the cytosol and cytoplasm. The gene is associated with tryptophan formation, carotenoid anabolism, and nitric oxide storage. Related genes in other species link the family to indole-containing metabolite biosynthesis.