CF1 — Daucus carota subsp. sativus

Summary

DcCF1 (DCAR_031993) on carrot chromosome DCARv2_S190.1 encodes a dynamin GTPase, a member of the dynamin family characterized by GTPase, pleckstrin homology, and GED domains. The gene product exhibits GTPase activity, GTP binding, clathrin binding, microtubule binding, and protein binding, and is associated with polygalacturonate 4-alpha-galacturonosyltransferase and transglycosidase activities. DcCF1 is linked to clathrin-coated vesicles, the cell plate, microtubules, and the Golgi. It is associated with cytokinesis, cell plate formation, endocytosis, vesicle transport, trichome branching, root hair initiation, stigma development, and regulation of cell wall organization. Associations with traits include seed set, pollen fertility restoration, nitrate uptake, disease tolerance, root morphology, leaf composition, and seedling growth. Related genes in other species link the dynamin family to plant immunity, pathogen resistance, and pectin biosynthesis.