ENA — Triticum turgidum subsp. durum

Summary

TRITD2BV1G219050, designated TtENA on durum wheat chromosome 2B, encodes a protein belonging to the HSP_DnaJ_Cys-rich domain superfamily. The product is localized to the nucleus. While no specific molecular function or biological process has been directly annotated for this gene in durum wheat, studies of related genes in other species link the family to stress responses and developmental processes. The gene is associated with the ENA locus (3G17670) in related cereals. Associations with yield, grain traits, or disease tolerance have not been established for TtENA in durum wheat. Direct functional evidence in this species is lacking.