PAL — Cucumis sativus

Summary

CsPAL (CSA_4G008760) on cucumber chromosome 4 encodes a phenylalanine ammonia-lyase (EC 4.3.1.24). The gene is associated with L-phenylalanine breakdown, cinnamic acid anabolism, and the broader phenylpropanoid and flavonoid anabolism pathways. It has been linked to defense response, including systemic acquired resistance and induced systemic resistance, as well as signal transduction. Additional associations include primary metabolism, suberin biosynthesis, and salicylate biosynthesis. The encoded protein is localised to the cytoplasm. Studies of related genes in other species further connect the family to phenylpropanoid metabolism.