CRTISO — Cucumis melo

Summary

MELO3C016495.2 (CRTISO, CmCRTISO) on melon chromosome 7 encodes a protein with carotenoid isomerase activity, isomerase activity, and redox activity, belonging to the CrtISO-like and amine oxidase domain families. The gene is associated with carotenoid metabolism and anabolism, and its product localises to the chloroplast membrane and nucleus. It is associated with carotene content, carotenoid content, and leaf carotenoid content. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to carotenoid accumulation, fruit color development and pigmentation, lycopene biosynthesis, root color, anthocyanin content, photochemical quenching, and drought tolerance.