GT — Nicotiana attenuata

Summary

A4A49_23032 (GT, NaGT) in Nicotiana attenuata encodes a UDP-glycosyltransferase with salicylic acid glucosyltransferase and nicotinate-O-glucosyltransferase activities, among other glucosyltransferase functions. The gene is associated with herbivore defense response, systemic acquired resistance, and the metabolism of salicylic acid, benzoate, and terpenoids. It has been linked to innate immunity, bacterial and viral pathogen resistance, salt stress response, and seedling growth. The encoded protein localizes to the cytosol. Studies of related genes in other species connect the family to disease resistance, seed germination under stress, and salt tolerance, as well as to glycoalkaloid content and virus and viroid resistance.