ERF1 — Medicago truncatula

Summary

MTR_5G008470, also known as MtERF022 or ERF1, encodes a transcription factor belonging to the AP2/ERF subfamily, characterized by an AP2/ERF domain and DNA-binding domain superfamily. It is localized to the nucleus and has sequence-specific DNA binding and transcription cis-regulatory region binding activities. This gene is associated with the regulation of ethylene-mediated signaling, defense response, nodulation, fruit ripening, lipogenesis, root development, salinity response, and leaf senescence. Phenotypic associations include lateral root number, root cell elongation, primary root length, root weight, and somatic embryogenesis. Studies of related genes in other species link the AP2/ERF family to root length, leaf senescence, and root thickness, though these associations are not yet established for this species.