EFR — Camelina sativa

Summary

CsEFR (CSA20G032420) on Camelina sativa chromosome 20 encodes a plant receptor-like serine/threonine kinase with leucine-rich repeat domains and transmembrane receptor protein kinase activity. It is associated with immune response-regulating signaling, detection of bacteria, pattern-triggered immunity signaling, and reactive oxygen species metabolic processes. The gene is linked to defense responses against bacteria and oomycetes, as well as stomatal complex morphogenesis, regulation of cell growth, and skotomorphogenesis. Associations include hydrogen peroxide content, drought tolerance, disease tolerance, brassinosteroid sensitivity, flowering time, seed and root development traits, and stomatal opening and closure. The encoded protein localizes to the plasma membrane, ER membrane, endosome, and plastid. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to bacterial disease resistance, PAMP-triggered immunity, and crop yield.