G2 — Sorghum bicolor

Summary

SORBI_3010G108001, designated SbG2 on sorghum chromosome 10, encodes a 3-ketoacyl-CoA synthase, a member of the chalcone/stilbene synthase superfamily with acyltransferase activity (EC 2.3.1.-). The gene is associated with wax anabolism, fatty acid anabolism, and anthocyanin anabolism, as well as pigmentation, UV protection, nitrogen fixation, and NO storage. Its product localises to the membrane. Related genes in other species link the family to very-long-chain fatty acid elongation (EC 2.3.1.199).