AP2 — Cucumis melo

Summary

MELO3C020848.2 (CmAP2) on melon chromosome 12 encodes a DNA-binding transcription factor with transcription corepressor activity, belonging to the AP2/ERF domain superfamily. The gene is associated with the regulation of floral organ abscission, seed abscission, flower formation, and specification of floral organ identity. It is linked to the regulation of seed and endosperm development, starch biosynthesis, gibberellic acid homeostasis, and meristem maintenance. Associations also include sexual reproduction, galactose metabolism, triterpenoid and flavonoid anabolism, and vascular tissue pattern formation. The encoded protein localizes to the nucleus, cytoplasm, and transcription regulator complex. Related genes in other species link the family to floral development, floral organ identity, seed yield, flowering time, and fruit ripening.