UGT73AA1 — Cicer arietinum

Summary

UGT73AA1 (PsUGT73AA1) on chickpea chromosome 1LG6 encodes a UDP-glycosyltransferase with glucosyltransferase activity, including scopoletin, flavonol 3-O-, anthocyanidin 3-O- and UDP-glucosyltransferase activities, and identical protein binding. The gene is associated with saponin metabolism, anthocyanin anabolism and seed development. It is linked to grain size and seed coat color. Related genes in other species connect the family to seed color and to glycosyltransferase activities including EC 2.4.1.368, 2.4.1.128, 2.4.1.91 and 2.4.1.115.