RLK1 — Capsicum annuum

Summary

CaRLK1 (RLK1) on pepper chromosome 9 encodes a bulb-type lectin domain-containing protein with protein serine/threonine kinase activity, ATP binding, and sugar binding. It is a member of the G-type lectin kinase/EP1-like family. The gene is associated with defense responses, cell death, response to other organisms, and virus-induced post-transcriptional gene silencing. It is linked to pollen recognition and rejection of self pollen, as well as cell cycle processes including G1 phase, S phase, anaphase, and cell division. The encoded protein localizes to the membrane. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to serine/threonine kinase activity (EC 2.7.11.1).