ERF1 — Medicago truncatula

Summary

MTR_3G074130 (MtERF1, also known as ERF1 or DREB2E) on chromosome 3 of barrel medic encodes an ERF/AP2-like protein with sequence-specific DNA-binding activity. The gene is associated with cuticle anabolism, lipogenesis, regulation of ethylene-mediated signaling, wax anabolism, cold acclimation, freezing response, stress response, defense regulation, fruit ripening, osmotic and salinity responses, ABA signaling, nodulation, and drought tolerance. Associations also include root weight and chlorophyll content. The encoded protein localizes to the nucleus. Studies of related AP2/ERF family members in other species link the family to callus induction, germination rate, and root length.