P — Solanum lycopersicum

Summary

SOLYC06G009710.4, known as P-14 or SlMYB12, encodes a MYB-domain transcription factor with sequence-specific DNA binding activity. In tomato, this gene is associated with fruit colour, pigmentation, and flavonoid metabolism, including flavonoid accumulation in the fruit peel. It is linked to L-DOPA and phenolic compound accumulation, ascorbic acid biosynthesis, and phlobaphene and green leaf volatile biosynthetic processes. The gene has been connected to fruit development, stress responses, immune response, and regulation of lignin anabolism. It is also associated with pathogen resistance, biotic stress tolerance, and drought tolerance. The encoded protein localises to the nucleus. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to flavonoid content and pungency.