CSA_5G623820 — Cucumis sativus

Summary

CSA_5G623820 on cucumber (Cucumis sativus) chromosome 5 encodes a beta-galactosidase (EC 3.2.1.23), a lactase enzyme with a Glyco_hydro_2 domain. The gene is associated with lactose breakdown, polysaccharide breakdown, fermentation, carbohydrate metabolism, fruit ripening, ethylene anabolism, calcium signaling, phloem transport, protein folding, RNA splicing, defense response, cell growth, and NO storage. It is linked to the beta-galactosidase complex and cytosol localization. The gene has been connected to fruit firmness and protein content traits. Studies of related genes in other species link the beta-galactosidase family to similar carbohydrate metabolism and fruit development processes.