ERF1 — Glycine max

Summary

GmERF1 (GLYMA_04G103900V4) on soybean chromosome 4 encodes a protein with an AP2/ERF domain that binds sequence-specific DNA and cis-regulatory regions. This gene is associated with responses to water, stress, and ethylene signalling, as well as ABA signalling, osmotic response, and homeostasis. It is linked to cuticle anabolism, lipogenesis, fruit ripening, cell growth, root development, callus formation, and regeneration. Trait associations include drought tolerance, chlorophyll content, germination rate, and salt tolerance. The encoded protein localises to the nucleus. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to root weight and root length.