CHS — Medicago truncatula

Summary

MTR_7G084300 (symbol CHS) on barrel medic chromosome 7 encodes a chalcone synthase, a type-III polyketide synthase with naringenin-chalcone synthase activity and protein homodimerization activity. The gene is associated with chalcone, flavonoid, phenylpropanoid, polyketide, cannabinoid and secondary metabolite biosynthesis, as well as auxin transport, signal transduction, defense responses, nodulation, geotropism, fruit ripening, and virus-induced post-transcriptional gene silencing. The encoded protein localizes to the cytoplasm, endoplasmic reticulum and polyketide synthase complex. CHS is linked to fruit color. Related genes in other species connect the family to harvest index, protein content, seed dormancy, plant height and drought tolerance.