EIN3 — Cucumis sativus

Summary

CsEIN3 (CSA_6G051520) on cucumber chromosome 6 encodes an uncharacterized protein with an EIN3_N domain and an ethylene-insensitive-like DNA-binding domain, localised to the nucleus. It is associated with ethylene-mediated signalling, sex determination, flower, stamen, pistil, root and adventitious root development, as well as DNA replication licensing, cell cycle regulation, lignin and ethylene anabolism, induced systemic resistance, and regulation of response to wounding. The gene is linked to ethylene sensitivity. Studies of related genes in other species connect the family to traits including fruit colour, shape and size, carotenoid and sugar content, plant height, stem diameter, root length, root hair density and length, and oxidative stress response.