DB identifier | AT3G16000 | Secondary Identifier | locus:2093462 |
Name | MAR binding filament-like protein 1 | Brief Description | MAR binding filament-like protein 1 |
TAIR Computational Description | MAR binding filament-like protein 1;(source:Araport11) |
TAIR Curator Summary | Encodes a DNA-binding protein that binds to plastid DNA non-specifically and is associated with nucleoids and thylakoid membranes. The expression of the gene is correlated with the development of thylakoid membranes.MFP1 is required for the normal initiation of starch granules in Arabidopsis chloroplasts. Mutants lacking MFP1 have fewer starch granules per chloroplast relative to wild-type plants. MFP1 interacts with PTST2 (At1g27070), which is also involved in starch granule initiation. MFP1 is required for proper PTST2 location within the chloroplast. |
TAIR Short Description | MAR binding filament-like protein 1 |
TAIR Aliases | MFP1 |