ZEP — Capsicum annuum
Summary
CaZEP (T459_31000) on pepper chromosome 12 encodes a zeaxanthin epoxidase, a monooxygenase with FAD-binding and FAD/NAD-binding domains that catalyses zeaxanthin epoxidation. This gene is associated with abscisic acid and xanthophyll biosynthesis, multicellular organismal water homeostasis, stomatal movement, chlorophyll fluorescence, response to oomycetes, and response to thirst. The encoded protein localises to the chloroplast membrane, thylakoid membrane, mitochondria, and plasmalemma. CaZEP is linked to plant fresh weight. Studies of related genes in other species connect the family to carotenoid content, carotene content, root colour, stem diameter, and plant height.
Annotations
- Chromosome
- 12
- Related genes
- ZEP, A4A49_55058, MO, MO3
- GO terms
- Chlorophyll Fluorescence, Zeaxanthin Epoxidase Activity, carotenoid anabolism, Chloroplast Membrane, xanthophyll anabolism, Stomatal Movement, multicellular organismal water homeostasis, abscisic acid anabolism
- Publications
- 17665211, 20736450, 12169696, 12620105, 16776300, PMID:28887381, PMID:16199613, PMID:21711359
- Traits
- carotenoid biosynthesis, carotenoid content, root color, carotene content, plant height, stem diameter, plant fresh weight