DB identifier | AT4G36890 | Secondary Identifier | locus:2115090 |
Name | irregular xylem 14 | Brief Description | Nucleotide-diphospho-sugar transferases superfamily protein |
TAIR Computational Description | Nucleotide-diphospho-sugar transferases superfamily protein;(source:Araport11) |
TAIR Curator Summary | IRX14 was identified as MUCI64 in a reverse genetic screen for MUCILAGE-RELATED genes. IRX14/MUCI64 is a GT43 protein essential for xylan elongation in seed coat mucilage. The xylan backbone maintains the attachment of mucilage to the seed surface and the distribution of cellulose. It was identified based on its gene expression co-variance with the IRX3 gene involved in secondary cell wall synthesis. A biochemical assay using the irx14 mutant indicates that IRX14 might function in xylose chain elongation. |
TAIR Short Description | Nucleotide-diphospho-sugar transferases superfamily protein |
TAIR Aliases | IRX14 |