WRI — Camelina sativa

Summary

CsWRI (CSA06G028810) on Camelina sativa chromosome 6 encodes a transcription factor of the AP2/ERF family with DNA-binding and transcription cis-regulatory region-binding activity. It is associated with the regulation of seed development, endosperm development, and seed abscission, as well as lipogenesis, triglyceride anabolism, and activation of cutin anabolism. The gene is linked to cellular responses to drought and salinity, red/far-red and blue light signaling, and negative regulation of cytokinin-mediated signaling. Associations with grain yield, seed weight, starch content, root length, flowering time, and auxin content and sensitivity have been noted. Studies of related genes in other species connect the family to seed oil biosynthesis, fatty acid composition, and lipid production, as well as grain yield and reproductive development.