CF-9 — Solanum lycopersicum

Summary

SOLYC10G007210.1, also known as CF-9, encodes a protein belonging to the RLP23-like family, characterized by plant-type leucine-rich repeat (LRR_N_plant-typ) and LRR domain superfamily motifs. In tomato, this gene is associated with hydrogen peroxide metabolic process, immune memory response, metabolic burst, ethylene anabolism, deubiquitination, and glutathione metabolism. It has been linked to callus formation, regeneration, embryogenesis, meristem development, and virus-induced post-transcriptional gene silencing. The encoded protein localizes to the plasmalemma and is connected to endoplasmic reticulum localization. Associations with leaf chlorosis and stomatal opening have also been noted. Studies of related genes in other species, including CF-0 and 9DC, link the family to disease resistance signaling, though this is not yet established for tomato.