CSLD3 — Cucumis sativus

Summary

CSA_7G029410, designated CSLD3 in cucumber (Cucumis sativus, chromosome 7), encodes a cellulose synthase-like protein with mannan synthase and cellulose synthase (UDP-forming) activities, and contains cellulose synthase, nucleotide-diphosphosugar transferase, and zinc-binding domains. The gene is associated with primary and secondary cell wall biogenesis, cellulose and flavonoid anabolism, plant-type cell wall organization, trichome morphogenesis, calcium signaling, reactive oxygen species metabolism, detoxification, sporulation, autotrophy, and chlorophyll, threonine, isoleucine, and ALA metabolism. It is linked to cellulose content and pollen fertility. The product localizes to the CESA complex, Golgi membrane, Golgi complex, and plasmalemma. Studies of related genes in other species connect this gene family to cell wall biosynthesis and pollen development.