HEME — Oryza sativa Indica Group

Summary

BGIOSGA001184 (OiHEME, HEME) on chromosome 1 of Indica rice encodes a uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase (EC 4.1.1.37). The protein localises to the chloroplast stroma and cytoplasm. The gene is associated with chlorophyll anabolism, regeneration, response to cadmium, and cell death. It has been linked to several agronomic traits including grain yield, chlorophyll content, photosynthetic rate, transpiration rate, stomatal resistance, leaf nitrogen content, respiration rate, and pollen fertility. Studies of related genes in other species connect the family to drought and salinity tolerance, oxidative stress response, seed germination, root length, days to heading, anthesis time, carotene and protein content, and leaf necrosis.