CHS — Cucumis sativus

Summary

CSA_6G376240, designated CHS in cucumber (Cucumis sativus, chromosome 6), encodes a chalcone/stilbene synthase N-terminal domain-containing protein belonging to the type III polyketide synthase family. The enzyme exhibits naringenin-chalcone synthase activity, biphenyl synthase activity, acyltransferase activity, and protein homodimerization activity. This gene is associated with chalcone, polyketide, anthocyanin, phenylpropanoid, and flavonoid biosynthesis, as well as anthocyanin and fatty acid metabolism and response to hormone. It has been linked to fruit color and carotenoid content. Studies of related genes in other species connect the family to the enzyme classification 2.3.1.74.