EIN3 — Cucumis melo

Summary

MELO3C019931.2, symbol EIN3 (CmEIN3), on melon chromosome 4 encodes a protein with an EIN3_N and EIN3-like DNA-binding domain, possessing sequence-specific DNA binding and DNA binding transcription factor activity. The gene is associated with ethylene-mediated signaling pathways, fruit ripening, flower development, stamen development, sex determination, regulation of response to wounding, defence response to fungi, inhibition of salinity response, and NO storage. It is localized to the nucleus. CmEIN3 is also linked to fruit shape and ethylene sensitivity. Studies of related genes in other species connect the family to traits including fruit color, carotenoid content, sugar content, fruit size, plant height, root hair density and length, stem diameter, root length, and oxidative stress response.