CRD — Camelina sativa

Summary

CsCRD (CSA14G004970) in Camelina sativa encodes a cruciferin, a seed storage protein belonging to the cupin superfamily with 11S seed storage and RmlC-like jellyroll domains. The protein exhibits nutrient reservoir activity, IgG and IgE binding, and protein binding functions. It is associated with protein homotrimerization and hexamerization, seed maturation and development, and localizes to the rough endoplasmic reticulum, vacuole, and extracellular space. The gene is linked to seed protein content and protein content traits. Studies of related genes in other species connect the family to grain yield per plant, seed viability, seed weight, and plant height.