EIF — Daucus carota subsp. sativus

Summary

DCAR_027340 (DcEIF) on carrot chromosome 8 encodes a eukaryotic translation initiation factor 4E (eIF4E) family protein with RNA m7G cap binding, translation initiation factor activity, RNA binding, mRNA binding, and protein binding molecular functions. The gene is associated with regulation of defense response, response to virus, downregulation of antiviral response, antiviral response, defense response, and regulation of translation. It has been connected to root hair length, root morphology traits, and disease tolerance. The encoded protein localizes to the eIF-4F complex, plastid, cytoplasm, and nucleus. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to potyvirus resistance, potexvirus resistance, cold acclimation, root development, seed viability, and germination rate.