MYB2 — Oryza sativa Indica Group

Summary

BGIOSGA016820 (MYB2) in Indica rice encodes a protein with a Myb domain, SANT/Myb domain, and Homeodomain-like superfamily domain, localised to the nucleus. It has sequence-specific DNA binding, chromatin binding, and DNA binding transcription factor activity. The gene is associated with pigment anabolism, pigmentation, regulation of lignin anabolism, green leaf volatile biosynthetic process, anther wall tapetum development, anthocyanin anabolism, downregulation of transcription, response to stress, response to wounding, DNA-dependent transcription, upregulation of transcription, regulation of DNA-templated transcription, and response to cold. It is also linked to hull color, grain length, and grain size. Related genes in other species connect the family to traits including grain shattering, leaf angle, plant height, grain number, chlorophyll content, and tolerance to salinity and heat.