LAT52 — Solanum lycopersicum

Summary

SlLAT52 (LAT52) on tomato chromosome 12 encodes a protein belonging to the Ole e I-like allergen family, characterized by the Pollen_Ole_e1_allergen domain. The gene is associated with anther development, microsporogenesis, pollen maturation, hydration, germination, and tube growth, as well as double fertilization, syngamy, generative cell differentiation, asymmetric cell division, cytokinesis, exocytosis, autocrine signaling, cell communication, gibberellic acid signaling, regulation of gene expression, and mitosis. The protein localizes to the extracellular region and endoplasmic reticulum. Associations with plant male sterility, calcium concentration, fruit shape, and germination rate have been noted. Studies of related genes in other species connect the family to pollen fertility, self-incompatibility, fruit weight, sugar content, chlorophyll content, and days to maturity.