TIP41 — Cucumis sativus

Summary

CsTIP41 (CSA_7G071610) on cucumber chromosome 7 encodes a TIP41-like protein with protein phosphatase activator activity and protein binding capability. It is associated with TOR signaling, signal transduction, and responses to salt and thermal stimuli. The protein localizes to the cytosol, cytoplasm, and nucleus. In cucumber, CsTIP41 has been linked to senescence, plant growth, ABA sensitivity, and lateral root development. Related genes in other species connect the TIP41 family to abiotic stress response, ABA hypersensitivity, and traits including reduced plant size, fewer leaves, and shorter roots. Sequence similarity further links the family to fruit weight, chlorophyll content, stem senescence, and sepal and stamen length in other species.