HEME2 — Cucumis sativus

Summary

CSA_5G218840 (HEME2) on cucumber chromosome 5 encodes a uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase (EC 4.1.1.37). The gene is associated with downregulation of photosynthesis, chlorophyll a anabolism, tetrapyrrole anabolism, chlorophyll metabolism, anthocyanin metabolism, photoprotection, regulation of photosynthesis, the TCA cycle, carotenoid anabolism, secondary metabolism, anthocyanin anabolism, and signal transduction. The encoded protein is localised to the chloroplast. HEME2 is associated with fruit colour, carotenoid content, chlorophyll content, and salt tolerance. Related genes in other species link the family to uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase activity.