ASL15 — Cucumis melo

Summary

MELO3C012908.2, also known as CmASL15, encodes a LOB domain-containing protein with DNA-binding transcription activator activity, protein homodimerization activity, and protein binding activity, localizing to the nucleus. In melon, this gene is associated with tissue regeneration, adventitious root development, lateral root formation, hormone-mediated signaling, and regulation of transcription. It has been linked to ABA response, lateral root development, callus formation, hypocotyl adventitious root formation, adventitious root initiation and emergence, and secondary cell wall biosynthesis. Studies of related genes in other species connect this gene family to traits such as potassium uptake, root branching, adventitious rootless, callus induction, abscisic acid sensitivity, photochemical quenching, and drought tolerance, though these associations are not yet established in melon itself.