UBC — Cicer arietinum

Summary

UBC (also known as CaAPEM7, CaUBC21, PEX4) on chickpea chromosome 5 encodes a ubiquitin-conjugating enzyme (EC 2.3.2.23) with ubiquitin-protein transferase activity, ATP binding, and protein binding. This gene is associated with protein ubiquitination, polyubiquitination, and proteasomal pathway, as well as peroxisome organization, peroxisomal matrix protein import, fatty acid beta-oxidation, and lipid and vitamin E metabolism. It is linked to DNA repair and localizes to mitochondria and the nucleus. Associations with traits include lateral root number, seedling growth and development, and phenotypes such as peroxisome biogenesis, indole-3-butyric acid response, and plant growth. Related genes in other species link the family to fatty acid β-oxidation and plant growth and development traits.