WS1 — Camelina sativa

Summary

CsWSD1 (CSA12G074630, WS1) on Camelina sativa chromosome 12 encodes a protein with an O-acyltransferase_WSD1_N domain and CAT-like domain, possessing long-chain acyl-CoA synthetase, diacylglycerol O-acyltransferase, and wax ester synthase activities. The gene is associated with wax anabolism, triglyceride anabolism, response to thirst, salinity response, and response to abscisic acid. Its product localizes to the ER membrane, ER, mitochondria, plasmalemma, and nucleus. CsWSD1 is linked to drought tolerance, salinity tolerance, and cuticular wax accumulation. Related genes in other species are linked to osmotic stress tolerance, wax ester biosynthesis, and cuticular wax biosynthesis.