GH9B14 — Glycine max

Summary

GLYMA_11G021100V4, also known as GmGH9B14 or GH9B14, encodes a protein with cellulase activity, belonging to the glycosyl hydrolase 9 family. This soybean gene on chromosome 11 is associated with cellulose breakdown, leaf abscission, floral organ abscission, and developmental processes. It has been linked to traits including plant height, stem length, stem elongation, root length, leaf necrosis, chlorophyll content, photosynthetic rate, carbohydrate content, protein content, ash content, and drought tolerance. The encoded protein is localized to the extracellular space. Studies of related genes in other species link the GH9 family to endoglucanase activity (EC 3.2.1.4) and pollen fertility.