ACS — Oryza sativa Indica Group

Summary

BGIOSGA011769 (OiACS) encodes a CoA-ligase with AMP-binding and ANL_N_sf domains, exhibiting propionate-CoA, benzoate-CoA, 4-coumarate-CoA, and trans-feruloyl-CoA ligase activities. In indica rice, this gene is associated with butyrate and acetate metabolism, branched-chain amino acid breakdown, cinnamic acid metabolism, the glyoxylate cycle, phytoalexin biosynthesis, wax anabolism, phenylpropanoid metabolism, green leaf volatile biosynthesis, glucosinolate anabolism, circadian rhythm, and response to ethylene. It localizes to mitochondria and cytosol. The gene is linked to photosynthetic rate, stomatal conductance, plant height, grain yield, root elongation, tillering, and defense responses including against Magnaporthe oryzae. Studies of related genes in other species connect the family to iso-branched wax biosynthesis, acetate assimilation, and drought resistance, and to benzoyloxyglucosinolate accumulation and growth responses to acetate.