ACT1 — Glycine max

Summary

GLYMA_18G290800V4, designated GmACT1 or ACT1, encodes a protein belonging to the actin/actin-like and ATPase NBD domain families. It is annotated as a structural constituent of the cytoskeleton, with hydrolase activity and ATP binding. In soybean, this gene is associated with the actin cytoskeleton and nucleus, and has been linked to biological processes including actin depolymerization, regulation of actin polymerization, cell adhesion, cell migration, wound healing, tissue regeneration, and phospholipid metabolism. Associations with agronomically relevant traits include seed coat color, germination rate, plant height, and drought tolerance. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to flower abortion, seed maturation, and stomatal opening.