BZIP12 — Camelina sativa

Summary

CSA18G009710, designated BZIP12, encodes a bZIP transcription factor on Camelina sativa chromosome 18. The protein contains a bZIP domain and is annotated with sequence-specific DNA binding and transcription cis-regulatory region binding activities, localising to the nucleus. BZIP12 is associated with seed coat development, lignin anabolism, and fatty acid and lipid metabolism. It has been linked to abscisic acid (ABA) signaling, including upregulation of ABA-mediated signaling, and to responses to abiotic stresses such as drought and salinity. Associations with linoleic acid content, linolenic acid content, and seed size have also been noted. Studies of related bZIP family members in other species connect the family to seed maturation and root morphology traits.