HKT1 — Cucumis melo
Summary
MELO3C029737.2 (CmHKT1) on melon chromosome 3 encodes a transmembrane cation transporter with sodium and potassium transporter activity, belonging to the TrkH/K-transport family. The gene is associated with regulation of sodium transporter activity, sodium and potassium ion membrane transport, potassium ion homeostasis, osmotic response, and salinity response. It is linked to salt tolerance, sodium ion accumulation, leaf sodium accumulation, potassium retention, seed germination under salt stress, lateral root development, root length, drought tolerance, and photosynthetic rate. The encoded protein localises to the plasma membrane, Golgi membrane, ER membrane, and mitochondria. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to sodium transport, recirculation, and homeostasis, as well as potassium uptake, fruit yield, and fertility.
Annotations
- Chromosome
- 3
- Related genes
- HKT1
- GO terms
- homeostasis, salinity response, Potassium Ion Homeostasis, sodium transport, Symporter Activity, sodium transporter activity, Metal Ion Transport, transmembrane cation transporter activity
- Publications
- 27940414, 23539361, 35794394, 11553756, 22238420, 29017432, 27380309, 25706745
- Traits
- salt tolerance, seed production, salt stress tolerance, seed germination under salt stress, potassium retention, Salt and Potassium Stress Tolerant, Trichome Defects, Suppressor of Salt Sensitivity, Improved Growth Under Salt Stress, Trichome Defects, Suppressor of Salt Sensitivity, Trichome Absence