LCYB — Capsicum annuum

Summary

T459_32512 (LCYB, LcyB) on pepper chromosome PGAv.1.6.scaffold855 encodes an uncharacterized protein containing a FAD/NAD-binding domain. The gene is associated with carotene and carotenoid anabolism, carotenoid metabolism, developmental processes, chlorophyll fluorescence, virus-induced PTGS, and fruit ripening. It has been linked to lutein content, fruit color, and carotenoid content, as well as to carotenoid biosynthesis and nonphotochemical quenching. Studies of related genes in other species connect the LCYB family to beta-carotene content, abscisic acid content, lycopene content, fruit firmness, leaf size, root length, chlorophyll content, plant height, photochemical quenching, drought tolerance, and fruit shelf life.