Research Topics

Genomes and Genes

Gene Symbol: AT1G44000

Description: STAY-GREEN-like protein

Alias: F9C16.20, F9C16_20, STAY-GREEN-like protein

Species: thale cress

Ruckle M, Burgoon L, Lawrence L, Sinkler C, Larkin R. Plastids are major regulators of light signaling in Arabidopsis. Plant Physiol. 2012;159:366-90 pubmed publisher

..We conclude that the integration of light and plastid signaling regulates a number of END genes that help optimize chloroplast function and that at least some END genes affect photosynthesis-related gene expression...
Sakuraba Y, Kim D, Kim Y, Hortensteiner S, Paek N. Arabidopsis STAYGREEN-LIKE (SGRL) promotes abiotic stress-induced leaf yellowing during vegetative growth. FEBS Lett. 2014;588:3830-7 pubmed publisher

..Furthermore, SGRL forms homo- and heterodimers with SGR1 and SGR2 in vivo, and interacts with LHCII and chlorophyll catabolic enzymes. The role of SGRL under abiotic stress is discussed. ..