CET2 — Medicago truncatula

Summary

MTR_7G104460 (CET2, MtTFL1) encodes a phosphatidylethanolamine-binding protein (PEBP family) on chromosome 7 of barrel medic. The gene is associated with phosphatidylethanolamine binding and is linked to the regulation of flowering time, including photoperiodism, the transition from vegetative to reproductive phase, and responses to short-day conditions. It has been connected to vernalization response, inflorescence development, flower development, and cell differentiation. Associations with inflorescence branching, meristem identity, and floral organ identity have also been noted. The protein localizes to the cytoplasm, nucleus, and endoplasmic reticulum. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to traits such as plant height, seed weight, seed dormancy, days to maturity, chlorophyll content, and water use efficiency.