ATC — Glycine max

Summary

GLYMA_13G317100V4 (GmATC, also known as GmTFL1) encodes a phosphatidylethanolamine-binding protein (PEBP) family member with DNA-binding transcription factor activity and protein-binding capacity. In soybean, this gene is associated with the regulation of flowering time, photoperiodism, and the transition from vegetative to reproductive phase, as well as inflorescence development, flower formation, and seed germination. It has been linked to responses to short-day conditions, vernalization, and sucrose transport. Associations with agronomically important traits include flowering time, seed weight and size, plant height, protein and linolenic acid content, nitrogen content, and abiotic stress tolerance. The encoded protein localizes to the cytoplasm, nucleus, and endoplasmic reticulum. Related genes in other species connect the family to floral meristem identity and floral transition, as well as spikelet size.