MYB30 — Cucumis sativus

Summary

CSA_3G816030, designated MYB30 and also known as CsMYB60, encodes a MYB transcription factor with sequence-specific DNA binding activity, localised to the nucleus. In cucumber, this gene is associated with sex differentiation and determination, flower formation, leaf morphogenesis, and regulation of flavonoid, proanthocyanidin, pigment, phlobaphene, phytoalexin, ascorbate and carbohydrate metabolism. It is linked to female flowering, fruit quality and colour, nitrogen content, plant height, transpiration rate, UV-B light sensitivity, root growth, and negative regulation of response to water deprivation. Related genes in other species connect the family to stomatal regulation and closure, drought tolerance, anthocyanin and flavonol biosynthesis, fruit spine and skin colour, proanthocyanidin biosynthesis, Fusarium solani resistance, and carotene and flavonoid content.