ACO — Pisum sativum

Summary

PSAT7G157280 (symbol ACO) on garden pea chromosome 7LG7 encodes a protein with aconitase activity, 4Fe-4S cluster binding, metal binding, and IRE binding functions, and is annotated as EC 4.2.1.3. The protein localises to mitochondria and cytoplasm. This gene is associated with the TCA cycle, citrate and isocitrate metabolism, the glyoxylate cycle, ethylene anabolism, geotropism, cell growth, seed development, seed germination, and nodulation. It is linked to flower color, seed coat color, proline content, and salt tolerance. Studies of related genes in other species connect the family to root length.