D11 — Cucumis melo

Summary

MELO3C004728.2, also known as CmD11, encodes a protein with a bZIP domain and a TGA domain, annotated with salicylic acid binding, calmodulin binding, disulfide oxidoreductase activity, and transcriptional co-regulator functions. In melon, this gene is associated with cold tolerance. It is linked to diverse biological processes including nectary development, stamen morphogenesis, petal formation, meristem determinacy, regulation of systemic acquired resistance, response to photooxidative stress, and salicylic acid anabolism. The encoded protein localizes to the nucleus, cytosol, and plasmalemma. Associations with agronomically relevant traits include responses to cucurbit downy mildew, bacterial blight, drought sensitivity, nitrogen sensitivity, seed set percent, plant male sterility, and whole plant size. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to salicylic acid-mediated immune responses, nitrogen use efficiency, and floral organ development.