CRTISO — Daucus carota subsp. sativus

Summary

DCAR_017290 (CRTISO, DcCRTISO) on carrot chromosome 5 encodes a protein with amine oxidase and FAD/NAD-binding domains, annotated with carotenoid isomerase activity, copper binding and redox activity. The gene is associated with pigmentation, carotenoid anabolism and ABA signalling, and its product localises to plastids, chloroplast membranes, mitochondria and the mitochondrial lumen. Associations include root colour, carotenoid content and parasitic weed interactions. Related genes in other species link the family to carotene and lycopene content, fruit colour and flesh colour, fruit flavour and aroma, anthocyanin content and drought tolerance.