Calcium-Dependent Protein Kinase in Ginger Binds with Importin-α through Its Junction Domain for Nuclear Localization, and Further Interacts with NAC Transcription Factor.

ABSTRACT: Calcium-dependent protein kinases (CDPKs) are important sensors of Ca²⁺ elevations in plant cells regulating the gene expression linked with various cellular processes like stress response, growth and development, metabolism, and cytoskeleton dynamics. Ginger is an extensively used spice due to its unique flavor and immense medicinal value. The two major threats that interfere with the large scale production of ginger are the salinity and drought stress. ZoCDPK1 (Zingiber officinale Calcium-dependent protein kinase 1) is a salinity and drought-inducible CDPK gene isolated from ginger and undergoes dynamic subcellular localization during stress conditions. ZoCDPK1, with signature features of a typical Ca²⁺ regulated kinase, also possesses a bipartite nuclear loc

SUBMITTER: Vivek PJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5233720 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature