BAM1 — Cucumis melo

Summary

MELO3C022739.2, also known as CmBAM1 or BAM1, encodes a beta-amylase enzyme (EC 3.2.1.2) belonging to the Glyco_hydro_14 family. The gene is associated with starch and polysaccharide breakdown, as well as sucrose metabolism, fruit development, and fruit ripening. It has been linked to sugar content and localizes to the chloroplast (GO:0009507). Studies of related genes in other species connect the BAM1 family to reducing sugar, glucose, sucrose, and starch content, as well as fruit shape, fruit size, pollen fertility, and drought tolerance. The product also exhibits identical protein binding activity.