WRI — Camelina sativa

Summary

CsWRI (CSA04G040400) on Camelina sativa chromosome 4 encodes a transcription factor with an AP2/ERF domain, DNA-binding and transcription cis-regulatory region binding activities, and is associated with the regulation of seed development, endosperm development, and seed abscission. The gene is associated with lipogenesis, triglyceride anabolism, and activation of cutin anabolism, as well as regulation of glycolytic processes and carbohydrate metabolism. CsWRI is associated with cellular responses to drought and salinity, and with red/far-red and blue light signaling pathways. Associations with traits include seed weight, seed oil content, fatty acid biosynthesis, grain yield, starch content, root length, and flowering time. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to seed oil biosynthesis, fatty acid composition, and lipid production.