GLYMA_17G261700V4 — Glycine max

Summary

GmCAT (GLYMA_17G261700V4) encodes a catalase family protein, characterized by catalase core, haem-binding, and immune-responsive domains, and is annotated with heme binding, protein kinase activity, and nucleoside diphosphate kinase activity. The gene is associated with peroxisomal lumen localization and linked to processes including heme breakdown, glyoxylate metabolism, and chlororespiration. GmCAT has been connected to numerous agronomic traits such as relative chlorophyll content, net photosynthetic rate, leaf water potential, seedling vigor, root and shoot biomass, cell membrane stability, osmotic adjustment capacity, and flavonoid content. It is also associated with oxidative stress tolerance, hydrogen peroxide accumulation, stomatal closure, seed germination, and plant growth. Studies of related genes in other species link them to catalase activity, peroxisomal function, disease resistance, and organ size regulation.