CRD — Camelina sativa

Summary

CsCRD (CSA17G006960) in Camelina sativa encodes a cupin-domain seed storage protein belonging to the 11S seed storage family, with annotated molecular functions including nutrient reservoir activity, IgG and IgE binding, metal binding, and protein binding. The gene is associated with seed maturation, cotyledon development, seed development, and protein homotrimerization and hexamerization. Its product localizes to the rough endoplasmic reticulum, vacuole, and extracellular space. CsCRD is associated with seed protein content and protein content. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to grain yield per plant, seed viability, seed weight, and plant height, though these associations are not yet established in Camelina sativa.