Esterase/lipase/thioesterase family protein;(source:Araport11)
TAIR Curator Summary:
Encodes a protein with phytyl ester synthesis and diacylglycerol acyltransferase activities that is involved in the deposition of free phytol and free fatty acids in the form of phytyl esters in chloroplasts, a process involved in maintaining the integrity of the photosynthetic membrane during abiotic stress and senescence.