FLS2 — Solanum lycopersicum

Summary

SOLYC01G014725.2, the tomato FLS2 gene on chromosome 1, encodes a transmembrane receptor protein serine/threonine kinase with leucine-rich repeat domains. This gene is associated with PTI signalling, the MAPK cascade, and immune evasion, as well as membrane fission, endocytosis, and protein secretion. It has been connected to bacterial disease response, self-incompatibility, and stomatal resistance. The encoded protein localises to the plasma membrane, ER membrane, and extracellular region. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to non-specific serine/threonine protein kinase activity (EC 2.7.11.1).