30G — Cucumis sativus

Summary

Cs30G (CSA_7G048090) on cucumber chromosome 7 encodes a 14-3-3 domain-containing protein, a member of the 14-3-3 family. The gene is associated with RISC complex binding and a wide array of enzyme activities including glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, xylose isomerase, and fumarate hydratase activities. It is linked to positive regulation of miRNA metabolic processes, activation of syringal lignin anabolism, and fumarate metabolism. Associations with agronomically relevant traits include fruit yield, starch grain size, zinc content, ferulic acid content, spot blotch response, and alkali soil sensitivity. The gene is also connected to iron-deficiency response, low phosphorus stress tolerance, root growth under alkaline stress, and immunity-associated programmed cell death. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to iron and potassium deficiency responses, tuber sprouting, seed development, pathogen response, and antiviral immunity.