Genome-wide analysis of OVATE family proteins in cucumber (Cucumissativus L.)

OVATE family proteins (OFPs) are plant-specific with a conserved domain that regulate plant growth and development. Although OFPs have been studied in several species, their biological functions remain largely unknown cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.). This study identified 19 CsOFPs distributed on seven chromosomes cucumber. Most CsOFP genes were expressed reproductive organs, but different expression patterns. Ectopic of CsOFP12-16c Arabidopsis resulted shorter blunt siliques. The overall results indicated regulates silique development may similar function