ERF1 — Lactuca sativa

Summary

LsERF1, encoded by the garden lettuce gene LSAT_V11C200097600 on chromosome 2, is a DNA-binding transcription factor containing an AP2/ERF domain. It is associated with the regulation of ethylene-mediated signaling, defense responses, fruit ripening, and seed germination. The gene has been linked to ethylene sensitivity, photosynthetic rate, nematode resistance, and insect herbivory resistance. It localizes to the nucleus and protoplasm. Studies of related genes in other species connect the ERF family to a wide range of traits including bacterial blight disease resistance, fruit weight and firmness, plant height, salt and heat stress responses, water use efficiency, and carotenoid, flavonoid, and anthocyanin content.