MYC2 — Daucus carota subsp. sativus

Summary

DCAR_006550 (symbol MYC2, preferred name DcBHLH14) on carrot chromosome 2 encodes a transcription factor of the bHLH family, possessing DNA binding, transcription cis-regulatory region binding, and protein dimerization activities. The gene is associated with the regulation of jasmonic acid-mediated signaling, defense responses, anthocyanin and flavonoid anabolism, trichome morphogenesis, anther dehiscence, and pollen development and maturation. It is linked to photosynthetic rate, drought tolerance, disease resistance including Fusarium wilt and nematode resistance, and jasmonate signaling and biosynthesis. The encoded protein localizes to the nucleus. Related genes in other species are linked to terpene and steroidal glycoalkaloid biosynthesis, cold tolerance, bacterial leaf spot resistance, and insect resistance.