ACO — Pisum sativum

Summary

PSAT5G263800 (symbol ACO) on garden pea chromosome 5LG3 encodes a protein with aconitase activity, 4Fe-4S cluster binding, metal binding, and IRE binding functions, belonging to the aconitase/IPM dehydratase superfamily. The gene is associated with the TCA cycle, citrate and isocitrate metabolism, the glyoxylate cycle, ethylene anabolism, cell growth, geotropism, seed development, seed germination, and nodulation. It is linked to mitochondrial and cytoplasmic localisation. Associations with flower color, seed coat color, proline content, and salt tolerance (SALTTL) have been noted. Related genes in other species link the family to aconitase activity (EC 4.2.1.3).