Encodes AtPOT1b. Note on nomenclature: different names have been given to Arabidopsis POT-like genes (Kuchar and Fajkus, 2004; Shakirov et al, 2005; Tani and Murata, 2005). According to a unifying nomenclature (Surovtseva et al, 2007), At2g05210 (previously named AtPOT1) is designated AtPOT1a, while At5g06310 (previously named AtPOT2) is designated AtPOT1b.
Encodes AtPOT1a, an accessory factor for telomerase required for positive telomere length regulation. Note on nomenclature: different names have been given to Arabidopsis POT-like genes (Kuchar and Fajkus, 2004; Shakirov et al, 2005; Tani and Murata, 2005). According to a unifying nomenclature (Surovtseva et al, 2007), At2g05210 (previously named AtPOT1) is designated AtPOT1a, while At5g06310 (previously named AtPOT2) is designated AtPOT1b.