CSA_6G403050 — Cucumis sativus

Summary

CsHY3 (CSA_6G403050) on cucumber chromosome 6 encodes a phytochrome family member, containing phytochrome_A-E, GAF, PAS, and histidine kinase domains, and is associated with tetrapyrrole binding. The gene is linked to regulation of responses to red or far-red light, positive regulation of phytochrome signaling, and protein-phycocyanobilin linkage. It has been connected to numerous agronomic traits including grain yield, panicle number, flower diameter, fruit set, chlorophyll ratio, leaf area, plant dry weight, vegetative vigor, and photoperiod sensitivity. Associations also include responses to drought, cold, heat, and disease, as well as anthocyanin synthesis, nitrogen and potassium utilization, and phosphorus deficiency tolerance. Related genes in other species link the family to fruit ripening, tuberization, carotenoid accumulation, senescence, and biotic stress resistance.