GA2OX1 — Cucumis sativus

Summary

CsGA2OX1 (CSA_4G075200) on cucumber chromosome 4 encodes a 2-oxoglutarate-dependent dioxygenase with gibberellin 2-oxidase activity. The gene is associated with gibberellin catabolism and content, and has been linked to parthenocarpic fruit development, fruit set, fruit length and size, as well as plant height, hypocotyl elongation and growth, lateral branching, root growth, seed dormancy and germination, and shade avoidance suppression. Additional associations include responses to red and far-red light, cytokinin signaling, hypoxia, and fungal molecules, and processes such as zeatin, coumarin and morphine anabolism. The protein localises to the cytoplasm. Studies of related genes in other species connect the family to tuberization, fruit ripening, chilling, drought and salt tolerance, and seed development.