ARF7 — Camelina sativa

Summary

CsARF11 (CSA04G065610, also known as ARF7) on Camelina sativa chromosome 4 encodes an auxin response factor containing B3 DNA-binding, AUX/IAA, and PB1-like domains, with DNA binding and transcription factor activity, as well as protein heterodimerization and homodimerization activity. This gene is associated with auxin signaling and response, fruit ripening (including climacteric ripening), leaf senescence, flower development, detoxification, secondary metabolism, nitric oxide storage, and salt stress response. It is linked to root length and somatic embryogenesis. The encoded protein localizes to the nucleus and plasmodesmata. Studies of related genes in other species connect the family to leaf size and no obvious auxin-related growth phenotype.