AFP — Pisum sativum

Summary

PsAFP (PSAT5G242400) on garden pea chromosome 5LG3 encodes a knottin-domain protein belonging to the scorpion-toxin-like superfamily. The gene is associated with defence response to fungi, immune response, and killing of cells of other organisms. It is also associated with cell cycle control, M phase, interkinetic nuclear migration, nuclear movement, secretion, and lipid metabolism. The encoded product localises to the extracellular space. Related genes in other species link the family to drought tolerance, water use efficiency, transpiration rate, stomatal resistance, root volume and length, plant height, germination rate, and protein, amino acid and proline content.