MLO — Cucumis sativus

Summary

CSA_1G085890, designated MLO (also known as MLO2, MLO6, MLO12, CsPMR2, and CsMLO), encodes a calmodulin-binding protein localized to the membrane, plasmodesma, Golgi complex, and extracellular regions. In cucumber (Cucumis sativus) on chromosome 1, this gene is associated with defense responses to fungi and bacteria, immune response, cell wall thickening, calcium signaling, ABA signaling, and downregulation of defense response. It has been linked to Botrytis cinerea resistance, leaf senescence, callose deposition, and systemic acquired resistance. Related genes in other species are associated with powdery mildew resistance and susceptibility, disease resistance, ozone tolerance, heat tolerance, bacterial wilt susceptibility, and powdery mildew susceptibility. The family is also linked to traits including water use efficiency, seed maturation, stomatal resistance, and high temperature stress response.