MLO — Cucumis melo

Summary

MELO3C013709.2, the melon gene symbol MLO on chromosome 7, encodes a calmodulin-binding protein. This gene is associated with defense response, pollen tube reception and guidance, mating, and protein localization to the plasma membrane. The encoded product localizes to the endomembrane system, membrane, mitochondria, plasmalemma, cytoplasm, and nucleus. Studies of related MLO family members in other species link the family to powdery mildew resistance, defective pollen tube guidance, reduced fertility, and calcium signaling. The MLO family has also been connected to shoot dry weight, drought tolerance, and wheat powdery mildew disease response in other species.