RAM1 — Medicago truncatula

Summary

MTR_2G097473, symbol RAM1, encodes a GRAS family transcription factor with sequence-specific DNA binding and transcription cis-regulatory region binding activities, and is capable of protein homodimerization. In barrel medic, RAM1 is associated with arbuscular mycorrhizae formation, hyphopodium formation, and response to symbiotic fungi. It is linked to strigolactone and cutin anabolism, lipogenesis, pigmentation, and morphogenesis. The gene is connected to phosphate ion detection, cellular response to phosphate starvation, and response to nutrient levels. RAM1 is also associated with regulation of seed dormancy, downregulation of seed germination, and downregulation of gibberellic acid-mediated signaling. It localizes to both the cytoplasm and nucleus.