WS1 — Camelina sativa

Summary

CsWSD1 (CSA11G050970) in Camelina sativa encodes a protein with wax ester synthase, diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase, and long-chain acyl-CoA synthetase activities, placing it in the O-acyltransferase WSD1 family. The gene is associated with wax anabolism and triglyceride anabolism, as well as responses to thirst, salinity, and abscisic acid. Its product localizes to the endoplasmic reticulum membrane, mitochondria, plasma membrane, and nucleus. CsWSD1 is linked to drought tolerance, salinity tolerance, and cuticular wax accumulation. Related genes in other species are linked to wax ester biosynthesis, cuticular wax biosynthesis, and osmotic stress tolerance.