KC1 — Cucumis melo

Summary

MELO3C026629.2 (CmKC1) on melon chromosome 3 encodes a protein with domains including KAT/AKT, ankyrin repeats, and a cyclic nucleotide-binding domain, and is annotated with outward rectifier potassium channel activity and ion transporter activity. The gene is associated with regulation of membrane potential, regulation of K+ transport, upregulation of stomatal opening, and cellular potassium ion homeostasis. It is linked to traits including water stress response trait, transpiration rate, water use efficiency, photosynthetic rate, yield trait, leaf necrosis tolerance, alkali soil sensitivity, cadmium concentration, and root hair length. Associations also include potassium translocation, stomatal opening, reactive oxygen species response, and programmed cell death. Related genes in other species link the family to sodium tolerance, cadmium tolerance, lead uptake, root gravitropism, and cell growth.