PEPC — Oryza sativa Indica Group

Summary

BGIOSGA027081 (PEPC) on chromosome 8 of Indica rice encodes a phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase with phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase activity. This gene is associated with C4 photosynthesis, leaf development, digestion, glutathione metabolism, the TCA cycle, autotrophy, and homeostasis. It has been linked to photosynthetic rate and cadmium concentration. The encoded protein is localized to the apoplast, cytosol, and cytoplasm. Studies of related genes in other species connect the family to the enzyme class 4.1.1.31.