RPOC1 — Sorghum bicolor

Summary

SORBI_3003G169400, also known as RPOC1 or rpoC2, encodes a DNA-directed RNA polymerase subunit with beta-prime-like domains and RNA polymerase activity (EC 2.7.7.6). The gene product localises to the plastid and the DNA-directed RNA polymerase complex, and is associated with plastid gene expression, DNA-dependent transcription, cytochrome anabolism, and pollen development. It has been connected to photosynthetic ability and cytoplasmic male sterility. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to starch content and chlorophyll content.