EPSPS — Glycine max

Summary

GmEPSPS (GLYMA_03G027400V4) on soybean chromosome 3 encodes a 3-phosphoshikimate 1-carboxyvinyltransferase, the EPSP synthase enzyme. This gene is associated with the shikimate pathway, aromatic amino acid biosynthesis, and response to herbicide, as well as Roundup metabolism. It has been linked to traits including glyphosate sensitivity, plant growth, grain weight, indole-3-acetic acid content, chlorophyll content, protein content, and germination rate. The encoded protein localizes to the chloroplast stroma. Studies of related genes in other species link the EPSPS family to glyphosate tolerance and resistance, as well as aromatic metabolism and fecundity.