UGT — Glycine max

Summary

GLYMA_05G150600V4, also known as GmUGT, encodes a UDP-glycosyltransferase family protein on soybean chromosome 5. The enzyme exhibits multiple glucosyltransferase activities, including anthocyanin 5-O-glucosyltransferase, flavanone 7-O-beta-glucosyltransferase, and indole-3-acetate beta-glucosyltransferase activity. This gene is associated with pigmentation, isoflavonoid and glycoside biosynthesis, detoxification, and negative regulation of response to water deprivation. It has been linked to flavonoid content, soluble protein content, protein content, seed growth and development traits, and heterosis. Associations with anthocyanin accumulation and biosynthesis, ABA accumulation, drought tolerance, osmotic and salt stress tolerance, lignin synthesis, and root gravitropism have been reported. The gene is also connected to pollen tube tip growth, root hair development, and fungal symbiosis.