Basic mutant information
Mutant name	KAT2as
Mutant/Transgenic	transgenic
Ecotype	Col-0
Mutagenesis type	RNAi
(Semi-)Dominant/Recessive	recessive
Description	Transgenic plants with reduced expression of the KAT2 gene showed a significant delayed senescence both in natural and dark-induced processes
References	1: Castillo MC, Leon J Expression of the beta-oxidation gene 3-ketoacyl-CoA thiolase 2 (KAT2) is required for the timely onset of natural and dark-induced leaf senescence in Arabidopsis. J. Exp. Bot. 2008;59(8):2171-9
Mutated genes
Locus name	AT2G33150
Alias	PED1/KAT2
Organism	Arabidopsis thaliana
Description	The KAT2 activation associated with dark-induced senescence occurred soon after a move to darkness, and it preceded the detection of symptoms and the expression of senescence-associated gene (SAG) markers. Transgenic plants with reduced expression of the KAT2 gene showed a significant delayed senescence both in natural and dark-induced processes.
Phenotype information
Darkness induced senescence Chlorophyll content high Leaf color green