MATE — Glycine max

Summary

GLYMA_13G339800V4, designated GmMATE and also known as GmFRDL1, encodes a member of the MATE family, specifically the DinF-like subfamily, and possesses citrate transmembrane transporter activity. In soybean, this gene is associated with citrate secretion, oxalate breakdown, acid secretion, and response to aluminum and iron. It is linked to vacuolar localization, the plasma membrane, and root hair expression, as well as seed coat development, seed coat color, and seed weight. Additional associations include flavonoid and pigment metabolism, glucan and cellulose metabolism, auxin biosynthesis, detoxification, and response to chitin. Related genes in other species are linked to aluminum tolerance and root morphology traits.