ZFP1 — Solanum tuberosum

Summary

StZFP1 (ZFP1) on potato chromosome 4 encodes a C2H2-type zinc finger protein with DNA-binding transcription factor activity, protein binding, and homo- and heterodimerization activity. It is associated with the regulation of DNA-templated transcription, photomorphogenesis, auxin and jasmonic acid signaling, and the 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 with traits include shoot apical meristem development, brassinosteroid sensitivity, jasmonic acid content, and plant growth and development. Phenotypic connections include trichome and root hair development, ABA sensitivity, chlorophyll content, proline accumulation, plant growth, immunity, and herbivore defense. Studies of related genes in other species link the family to salt, drought, and osmotic stress tolerance, disease resistance, insect resistance, and shoot and root development.