I14H — Glycine max

Summary

GmI14H (GLYMA_11G053000V4) encodes a protein with glycosyltransferase family 43 and nucleotide-diphosphosugar transferase domains, possessing 1,4-beta-D-xylan synthase, xylosyltransferase, and transglycosidase activities. It localizes to the Golgi apparatus, including the trans-Golgi network and Golgi membrane. The gene is associated with xylan, glucuronoxylan, and rhamnogalacturonan I anabolism, as well as mucilage anabolism and mucilage extrusion from the seed coat. It is linked to ethene metabolism, response to hormone, and regulation of flavonoid anabolism. Associations with drought tolerance, germination rate, sucrose content, and salt tolerance have been noted. Related genes in other species are linked to secondary cell wall thickening, cellulose distribution, xylan acetylation, and seed mucilage architecture and adherence.