ARF3 — Cucumis melo

Summary

MELO3C007251.2 (CmARF3, ARF3) on melon chromosome 9 encodes a DNA-binding transcription factor with chromatin DNA binding, protein heterodimerization and homodimerization activities, and transcription cis-regulatory region binding. It is associated with auxin signaling and metabolism, fruit ripening, fruit and ovule development, abaxial cell fate specification, vegetative phase change, and regulation of DNA-templated transcription. The gene is linked to numerous traits including seed coat pattern and color, seed shape, branch position, pedicel length, carpel and gynoecium morphology, phyllotaxy, anther morphology, lateral root length, floral organ development, meristem identity, ethylene and auxin sensitivity, leaf morphology, root morphology, and plant growth and development. It localizes to the nucleus and plant-type cell wall. Related genes in other species are linked to polarity determination, seed coat pigmentation, and gametophyte development.