FAD3-1 — Glycine max

Summary

GLYMA_18G062000V4, also known as GmFAD3-1 or FAD3-1, encodes a fatty acid desaturase with omega-3 fatty acid desaturase activity, specifically an acyl-lipid omega-3 desaturase (cytochrome B5) and a linolenate delta15 desaturase. This soybean gene on chromosome 18 is associated with seed development, lipid metabolism, unsaturated fatty acid anabolism, lipid oxidation, and saponin anabolism. It has been connected to linolenic acid content, protein content, and seed size. The encoded protein localizes to the chloroplast membrane and ER membrane. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to alpha-linolenic acid content, chlorophyll content, seed weight, germination rate, and plant height, as well as palmitic and linoleic acid content.

Annotations

Chromosome
18
Related genes
FAD3-2, FAD3-2a, FAD3-1, ARG1, FAD3
GO terms
Sensory Perception, taste, Chloroplast Membrane, ER membrane, Oxidoreductase Activity, Acting On Paired Donors, With Oxidation Of A Pair Of Donors Resulting In The Reduction Of Molecular Oxygen To Two Molecules Of Water, lipid metabolism, Seed Development, SiRNA Processing
Publications
37242862, 35557742, PMID:27066063, 33214764, 34834856, 35360312, 34868106, 28630621
Traits
relative chlorophyll content, germination rate, seed size, linoleic acid content, seed weight, protein content, palmitic acid content, linolenic acid content