D27 — Oryza sativa Japonica

Summary

Os11g0587000 (D27) encodes a beta-carotene isomerase with cis-trans isomerase activity and iron binding capability, belonging to the D27-like protein family. The gene is associated with strigolactone anabolism, plastid localization, secondary growth, auxin transport, nodulation, leaf senescence, and root development. In rice, D27 has been linked to leaf angle and number of panicles. It is also associated with panicle number, tiller number, chlorophyll content, plant height, grain yield, strigolactone biosynthesis, and ABA content. The protein localizes to plastids and the nucleus. Related genes in other species are linked to abscisic acid levels, phosphate deficiency response, and shoot branching.