PP2 — Cucumis sativus

Summary

CsPP2 (CSA_5G425400) on cucumber chromosome 5 encodes a protein with a Myb_TF_plants domain and Myb_dom, and has DNA binding transcription factor activity, localising to both the nucleus and cytoplasm. The gene is associated with the regulation of phenylpropanoid, lignin, flavonoid, and carboxylic acid biosynthesis, as well as secondary cell wall biogenesis and plant-type cell wall organization. It has been linked to responses to salt stress, other organisms, and circadian rhythm, and to traits including root weight, root dry and fresh weight, and salt tolerance. Associations also extend to cadmium and freezing tolerance, immunity, cell wall organization, and small plant size. Related genes in other species are linked to salt tolerance, drought tolerance, low temperature stress response, chlorophyll content, germination rate, and fruit shape and size.