AAT — Glycine max

Summary

GmAAT (GLYMA_08G138800V4) encodes a pyridoxal phosphate-dependent aminotransferase with nicotianamine aminotransferase, L-tyrosine-2-oxoglutarate transaminase, L-aspartate:prephenate transaminase, L-glutamate:prephenate transaminase, L-aspartate:2-oxoglutarate transaminase, and 1-aminocyclopropane-1-carboxylate synthase activities. The gene is associated with glutamate homeostasis, tyrosine breakdown, L-phenylalanine anabolism, ethylene anabolism, embryogenesis, embryo development ending in seed dormancy, fruit ripening, systemic acquired resistance, salicylic acid-mediated signaling, photosynthesis light reaction, electron transfer, translation initiation, and digestion. It is linked to glufosinate sensitivity and amino acid content. The product localizes to the amyloplast membrane and chloroplast stroma. Studies of related genes in other species connect the family to seed protein content, drought tolerance, root length, and fruit shape.