ALI1 — triticum aestivum

Summary

TRAESCS6B02G095900 (symbol ALI1, also known as GlcAK or TaGLCAK-6B) on bread wheat chromosome 6B encodes a glucuronokinase, an enzyme with glucuronokinase activity and ATP binding, and contains GHMP kinase domains. This gene is associated with UDP-D-glucuronate biosynthesis from myo-inositol, cell wall biogenesis, inositol metabolism, and the mevalonate pathway. It has been linked to responses to abiotic and biotic stimuli, stress, and endogenous signals, as well as pollen tube development, cell death, and signal transduction. The encoded protein localises to the cytosol, endoplasmic reticulum, and plasmalemma. Associations with agronomic traits include phosphorus content, root length, and drought tolerance. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to abscisic acid sensitivity, stomatal aperture, salt and osmotic stress responses, seed germination, root growth, and phytic acid content.