ACO — Phaseolus vulgaris

Summary

PHAVU_008G213800 (PvACO) on chromosome 8 of French bean encodes a protein with ACC oxidase activity and 2-oxoglutarate dioxygenase activity, and binds vitamin C and metal. The gene is associated with ethylene biosynthesis and production, responses to fungi and fungal molecules, cellular response to fatty acid, chlorophyll metabolism, coumarin anabolism, nitric oxide storage, fruit ripening, and leaf development. It is linked to traits including respiration rate, ethylene sensitivity, seed weight and size, cellulose and lignin content, and drought tolerance. The gene has been connected to disease resistance and nitrogen deficiency response. The encoded protein localises to the cytosol, cytoplasm, extracellular region, and stress granules. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to germination rate, seedling growth, root length, stomatal opening, and disease tolerance.