MYB30 — Cucumis sativus

Summary

CsMYB30 (CSA_4G416980) on cucumber chromosome 4 encodes a DNA-binding transcription factor with a Myb domain and SANT/Myb motif, localised to the nucleus. In cucumber, it is associated with the regulation of flavonoid, proanthocyanidin, lignin and ascorbate metabolism, as well as pigmentation, stomatal movement, and responses to UV, blue light, salt, sucrose, auxin and water deprivation. It has also been linked to fruit quality and root growth. Studies of related genes in other species connect the family to stomatal regulation, drought tolerance, anthocyanin and flavonol biosynthesis, fruit colour, and responses to UV-B and low temperature stress, though these associations are not yet established in cucumber.