WRKY27 — Capsicum annuum

Summary

CaWRKY27 (T459_09499) on pepper chromosome 3 encodes a WRKY domain-containing protein with DNA-binding transcription factor activity, promoter-specific chromatin binding, and protein homodimerization activity. It localises to the nucleus. This gene is associated with responses to bacteria, fungi, and molecules of bacterial and fungal origin, as well as regulation of defence response and virus-induced PTGS. It is linked to abscisic acid-mediated signalling involved in stomatal movement, gibberellin metabolism, and responses to salicylate, jasmonic acid, and ethylene. CaWRKY27 is also associated with positive regulation of leaf senescence, detoxification, and downregulation of abscisic acid and gibberellic acid-mediated signalling. Related genes in other species further connect the family to stress and hormone signalling pathways.