MLO — Cicer arietinum

Summary

LOC101510624, designated CaMLO or CaMLO13, encodes a calmodulin-binding protein belonging to the MLO family on chickpea chromosome 1. The product is localized to the membrane and is associated with cell wall biogenesis, defense response, and secondary metabolism. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to powdery mildew susceptibility. The gene has also been connected to membrane-related processes. While direct functional evidence in chickpea is limited, the MLO family is well known for its role in modulating defense responses, and CaMLO’s associations with cell wall biogenesis and secondary metabolism point to potential contributions to disease resistance and structural integrity in chickpea.