ZFP1 — Solanum tuberosum

Summary

StZFP1 (PGSC0003DMG400029510) on potato chromosome 4 encodes a C2H2-type zinc finger protein with DNA-binding transcription factor activity, capable of protein heterodimerization and homodimerization. It is associated with photomorphogenesis, auxin and jasmonic acid signaling, and downregulation of abscisic acid-mediated signaling. The gene is linked to glucosinolate metabolism, vascular tissue pattern formation, embryo shoot apical meristem specification, and chewing response. Associations include shoot apical meristem development, brassinosteroid sensitivity, jasmonic acid content, and salt tolerance. Phenotypic connections involve trichome and root hair development, ABA sensitivity, chlorophyll content, proline accumulation, plant growth, immunity, and herbivore defense. Related genes in other species link the family to salt, drought, and osmotic stress tolerance, disease resistance, insect resistance, and shoot and root development.