NSP2 — Cicer arietinum

Summary

LOC101512209, designated CaNSP2 on chickpea chromosome 5, encodes a GRAS family transcription factor with sequence-specific DNA binding, protein homodimerization activity, and DNA binding transcription factor activity. The gene is associated with nodulation, arbuscular mycorrhizae formation, and response to symbiotic fungi. It is also associated with organogenesis, asymmetric cell division, radial pattern formation, bundle sheath cell fate specification, leaf development, geotropism, phosphate ion detection, response to nutrient, and regulation of transcription by RNA polymerase II. The encoded protein localizes to the nucleus, nuclear membrane, endoplasmic reticulum, and cytoplasm. Related genes in other species link the GRAS family to plant developmental processes and symbiotic signaling.