RFS — Cicer arietinum

Summary

CaRFS (LOC105851050) on chickpea chromosome 7 encodes a protein with glycosyl hydrolase 36 and aldolase_TIM domains, and has been annotated with raffinose synthase and galactinol-raffinose galactosyltransferase activities. The gene is associated with raffinose family oligosaccharide biosynthesis, stachyose and mannitol anabolism, and response to oxidative stress and thirst. It is linked to drought tolerance and abiotic stress tolerance. Studies of related genes in other species connect the family to seed germination, raffinose accumulation, desiccation tolerance, seed viability, and plant height. The encoded product localises to the cytoplasm.