MLO — Cucumis sativus

Summary

CsMLO3 (CSA_1G086900) on cucumber chromosome 1 encodes a calmodulin-binding protein belonging to the MLO family. The gene is associated with membrane and nuclear localisation, and has been linked to immune response, defense response, ABA signaling, signal transduction, cell wall thickening, and protein synthesis. CsMLO3 is associated with cucurbit downy mildew response, powdery mildew susceptibility, target leaf spot resistance, and leaf senescence. Related genes in other species are linked to callose deposition and systemic acquired resistance. The gene is also associated with responses to rice narrow brown leaf spot and wheat powdery mildew diseases.