FUL — Phaseolus vulgaris

Summary

PHAVU_003G182700 (symbol FUL, also known as PvFUL or PvAGL8) on chromosome 3 of French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) encodes a MADS-box transcription factor containing K-box and MEF2-like domains. The protein localises to the nucleus and exhibits sequence-specific DNA binding and transcription factor activity, and is associated with RNA polymerase II-mediated transcription. PvFUL is associated with the maintenance of inflorescence and floral meristem identity, auxin signalling and anabolism, nodulation, root development, and differential growth. It is linked to numerous agronomically important traits, including flowering time, photoperiod-sensitive flowering, fruit and seed yield, pod shatter, flower and inflorescence morphology, leaf composition, and drought tolerance. Related genes in other species are linked to floral meristem identity, fruit development, leaf development, seed weight, plant height, and water use efficiency.