ACT1 — Glycine max

Summary

GLYMA_02G091900V4, designated GmACT1 or ACT1 on soybean chromosome 2, encodes an actin protein that is a structural constituent of the cytoskeleton, possesses hydrolase activity and ATP binding, and belongs to the actin/actin-like and ATPase NBD domain families. The gene is associated with the actin cytoskeleton and nucleus, and has been linked to a wide range of processes including cell migration, cell adhesion, wound healing, tissue regeneration, actin depolymerization, regulation of actin polymerization, receptor clustering, and phospholipid metabolism. In terms of agronomic traits, GmACT1 is associated with seed coat color, germination rate, plant height, and drought tolerance. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to flower abortion, seed maturation, and stomatal opening.