TSF — Cucumis melo

Summary

MELO3C024799.2 (CmTSF) on melon chromosome 12 encodes a MYB transcription factor with DNA-binding, transcription factor, abscisic acid binding, MAPKK, protein phosphatase inhibitor, and kinase activities. In melon, it is associated with sucrose accumulation. The gene is linked to numerous traits including phenolic compound content, adventitious root number, UV light sensitivity, submergence tolerance, shoot growth angle, phyllotaxy, wheat powdery mildew disease response, anther morphology, phototropism, phosphorus uptake, photoperiod-sensitive flowering time, aphid response, stem senescence, leaf curling, seed yield, and osmotic response sensitivity. It is also connected to root system development, root suberin deposition, lateral root spacing, embryogenesis, dehydration tolerance, reactive oxygen species accumulation, inflorescence architecture, and melatonin-mediated immunity. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to salt stress response, jasmonate-responsive gene expression, anthocyanin accumulation, leaf senescence, osmotic stress tolerance, and resistance to green peach aphid and diamondback moth.