CHC1 — Daucus carota subsp. sativus

Summary

DcCHC1 (DCAR_011827) on carrot chromosome 3 encodes a clathrin heavy chain protein. The gene product exhibits clathrin light chain binding, phospholipid binding, and structural molecule activity, and is localized to the clathrin complex, trans-Golgi network, and cell plate. DcCHC1 is associated with leaf abscission, anther wall tapetum cell differentiation, pollen exine formation, negative regulation of leaf senescence, and induced systemic resistance. It is linked to leaf trichome density, brassinosteroid content, bacterial disease response, temperature stress response, root mass density, and fruit growth and development. The gene is also connected to self-incompatibility, phototropism, and cytokinin sensitivity. Related genes in other species are linked to floral organ abscission, plant immunity, salt resistance, and thermotolerance.