MIPS1 — Glycine max

Summary

GLYMA_08G138200V4 (GmMIPS1) encodes a myo-inositol-1-phosphate synthase, a member of the Myo-inos-1-P_Synthase family, and possesses inositol-3-phosphate synthase activity. In soybean, this gene is associated with inositol, phytate, phospholipid, and oligosaccharide biosynthesis, as well as seed development, anther dehiscence, stomatal closure, and cellular responses to phosphate starvation. It has been linked to traits including seed size, germination rate, net photosynthetic rate, sucrose content, nitrate uptake, stem dry weight, and specific leaf weight. The encoded protein localizes to the cytosol, nucleus, mitochondria, Golgi, and plant-type vacuole. Studies of related genes in other species link the MIPS family to salt tolerance, organ size, female germline development, and calcium signaling.