CRK10 — Lactuca sativa

Summary

LsLRR-RRK (CRK10) on chromosome 5 of garden lettuce encodes a transmembrane receptor protein serine/threonine kinase with coreceptor activity, protein homodimerization activity, and ATP binding. It is localized to the membrane and plasma membrane. The gene is associated with defense responses to bacteria and fungi, innate immune response-activating signaling, brassinosteroid-mediated signaling, regulation of developmental growth, somatic embryogenesis, cell differentiation, and rejection of self pollen. It is also linked to structural organization and signal transduction. Studies of related genes in other species connect the family to shoot dry weight, leaf curling, fruit size, and drought tolerance.