DHDPS — Camelina sativa

Summary

CsDHDPS (CSA05G092770) on Camelina sativa chromosome 5 encodes a dihydrodipicolinate synthase with EC 4.3.3.7 activity, a plastid-localised enzyme (GO:0009507) associated with lysine biosynthesis (GO:0019877, GO:0009089). The protein belongs to the DapA-like aldolase family and is associated with lysine biosynthesis pathways I, II and VI, as well as general amino acid metabolism. This gene has been connected to gametophyte development. Related genes in other species link the DHDPS family to lysine and threonine biosynthesis, and to tissue-specific expression patterns. The family has also been associated with photochemical quenching, a photosynthetic trait.