ATN — Sorghum bicolor

Summary

SORBI_3009G120700 (symbol ATN, also known as Tan1) encodes a TAN1 family protein that binds microtubules and other proteins. This sorghum gene is associated with leaf coloration, division plane positioning, and the regulation of phragmoplast microtubule organization, phragmoplast assembly, cytokinesis by cell plate formation, and embryogenesis. The encoded protein localizes to the microtubule-associated complex, preprophase band, spindle, mitochondria, and cytosol. ATN is linked to grain yield, bird damage, seed texture, seedling vigor, pericarp color, leaf lamina color, and photochemical quenching. Studies of related genes in other species connect the family to cell division plane orientation and cell division patterns.