CYS2 — Cucumis sativus

Summary

CsCYS2 (CSA_6G022340) in cucumber encodes a cysteine-type endopeptidase inhibitor, belonging to the cystatin domain and superfamily. The gene is associated with autolysis, HOG response, starch breakdown, adventitious root development, ethylene anabolism, nitric oxide storage, root development, response to cold, response to thirst, and defense response. Its product localizes to the extracellular region. Studies of the Arabidopsis relative CYS2 link the family to wound response and high temperature tolerance, while sequence similarity connects the family to traits such as high temperature stress response, photochemical quenching, drought tolerance, and salt tolerance.