BIP — Cucumis sativus

Summary

CsBIP (CSA_2G000030) on cucumber chromosome 2 encodes an auxin response factor (ARF) with DNA-binding, AUX/IAA, and PB1-like domains, and exhibits DNA-binding transcription factor activity, protein kinase activity, and identical protein binding. It is associated with positive regulation of auxin-mediated signaling, response to cyclopentenone and herbicide, inflorescence phyllotactic patterning, meristem development, root hair cell differentiation, de-etiolation, leaf senescence, and longitudinal axis specification. The gene is linked to numerous traits including leaf angle, adventitious root number, phototropism, plant male sterility, fruit growth, petiole length, lateral root number, and gibberellin sensitivity. It localizes to the nucleus, cytoplasm, plasma membrane, cell cortex, and vesicles, and is associated with auxin signaling, seed development, and reproductive structure development pathways.