AMP1 — Capsicum annuum

Summary

CaAMP1 (T459_24432) on pepper chromosome 9 encodes a peptidase M28 family protein with metallocarboxypeptidase activity. The gene is associated with meristem cell maintenance, regulation of meristem size, and meristem maintenance, as well as regulation of seed maturation, seed germination, and developmental processes. It has been linked to proteolysis, signal transduction, defense response, virus-induced PTGS, and homeostasis. CaAMP1 is associated with drought tolerance. The encoded protein localizes to the vacuole, ER, mitochondria, plasmalemma, and nucleus. Related genes in other species are linked to RNA silencing, plastochron, floral organ identity, leaf size, seed maturation, and root mass density.