GBF4 — Camelina sativa

Summary

CsGBF4 (CSA03G005160) on Camelina sativa chromosome 3 encodes a bZIP transcription factor with sequence-specific DNA binding and transcription cis-regulatory region binding activities. It localises to the nucleus and cytoplasm. The gene is associated with abscisic acid signaling and response, blue light response, and activation of salinity response. It is associated with seed coat development, fatty acid and lipid metabolism, glucosinolate metabolism, and lignin anabolism. Associations with agronomic traits include seed size, linoleic and linolenic acid content, drought tolerance, abscisic acid sensitivity, and root and vascular tissue morphology. Related genes in other species link the family to ABA sensitivity, osmotic stress tolerance, and salinity tolerance.