ACT1 — Camelina sativa

Summary

CSA15G026420, designated ACT1 in Camelina sativa on chromosome 15, encodes an actin family protein with an actin/actin-like conserved sequence and an ATPase nucleotide-binding domain. The product is a structural constituent of the cytoskeleton, possesses hydrolase activity and ATP binding, and localises to the actin cytoskeleton. ACT1 is associated with seed development, seedling development, root hair elongation, pollen germination, and response to salt. It is associated with starch, unsaturated fatty acid, triglyceride, and secondary metabolism, as well as detoxification and NO storage. Trait associations include seed length, seed weight, seed size, linolenic acid content, harvest index, germination rate, and root length. Related genes in other species link the family to cytoskeletal dynamics and cell elongation.