EST — Phaseolus vulgaris

Summary

PHAVU_007G064600 (PvEST, also known as PvCXE20) on chromosome 7 of French bean encodes a protein with an alpha/beta hydrolase fold and carboxylesterase activity, and is annotated with gibberellin binding, lyase activity, and 4-hydroxyphenylacetate decarboxylase activity. The gene is associated with strigolactone metabolism, floral organ morphogenesis, gibberellic acid signaling, alkaloid metabolism, and defense response. It has been linked to seed coat color, seed weight, and seed size. The protein localizes to the amyloplast, cytoplasm, and nucleus. Related genes in other species are linked to drought tolerance, senescence, plant height, branching, tillering, leaf senescence, anthesis-silking interval, and shoot axis branching.