pod — Cucumis melo

Summary

MELO3C031049.2 (symbol pod, CmPEROXIDASE) on melon chromosome 6 encodes a secretory haem peroxidase with lactoperoxidase and peroxidase activity (EC 1.11.1.7), binding heme and metal ions. The gene is associated with lignin metabolism, hydrogen peroxide catabolism, membrane depolarization, wound healing, anther development, and detoxification. Its product localises to the vacuole, plant-type cell wall, and extracellular space. Associations with agronomic traits include lignin content, chlorophyll content, net photosynthetic rate, water use efficiency, drought tolerance, chilling stress response, germination rate, plant height, root length, root dry weight, shoot fresh weight, flavonoid content, sugar content, and protein content. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to disease resistance, seedling vigour, and leaf relative water content.