WEEP — Cucumis melo

Summary

MELO3C025975.2, also known as WEEP or CmDLC, encodes a SAM domain-containing protein on melon chromosome 12. The gene is associated with sex determination, negative gravitropism, auxin transport, geotropism, fruit development, and protein localisation. The encoded product localises to the cytoplasm and mitochondria. Associations with leaf curling have also been noted. Studies of related genes in other species link the gene family to lateral root angle and root angle phenotypes.