XIAO — Oryza sativa Japonica

Summary

OS01G0891700, also known as XIAO, encodes a transmembrane receptor protein serine/threonine kinase with leucine-rich repeat domains and steroid-binding activity. The gene is associated with brassinosteroid-mediated signalling, detection of brassinosteroid stimulus, and regulation of developmental and cell growth. It is linked to post-embryonic plant organ development, seed germination, heat acclimation, and responses to light and other organisms. XIAO is also associated with defence responses against bacteria and fungi, as well as sucrose and carbohydrate metabolism. The protein localises to the plasma membrane, endoplasmic reticulum membrane, and nucleus. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to additional developmental signalling pathways.