CYP93C3 — Cicer arietinum

Summary

CYP93C3 on chickpea chromosome 6 encodes an isoflavone synthase, a cytochrome P450 monooxygenase with 2-hydroxyisoflavanone synthase, flavanone 2-hydroxylase and naringenin 2-hydroxylase activities. The gene is associated with isoflavonoid, flavonoid, luteolin, phytoalexin, saponin and lignan biosynthesis, as well as defense responses, salicylic acid and ethylene metabolism, hormone regulation, and seed development. It localises to the endoplasmic reticulum membrane. The gene is linked to salt tolerance. Studies of related genes in other species connect the CYP93C family to fruit dry weight, harvest index, flavonoid content, seed coat color, protein content, germination rate, plant height and drought tolerance.