PAP85 — Cicer arietinum

Summary

CaPAP85 (LOC101515194) on chickpea chromosome 3 encodes a cupin 1 domain-containing seed storage protein with nutrient reservoir activity, localised to the aleurone body, protein storage vacuole, vacuole, ER and extracellular space. The gene is associated with excretion, digestion and response to virus. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to seed protein content, seed weight, germination rate, seed maturation, seed dormancy, drought tolerance, carbohydrate and amino acid content, seed coat colour, root morphology and virus resistance.