LHY — Glycine max

Summary

GmLHY (GLYMA_16G017400V4) on soybean chromosome 16 encodes a Myb-domain transcription factor with DNA-binding transcription activator activity, RNA polymerase II-specific, and also possesses histone H3K9 acetyltransferase activity and protein kinase regulator activity. This gene is associated with circadian regulation of gene expression, including downregulation of the circadian rhythm and temperature compensation of the circadian clock. It is linked to positive regulation of photomorphogenesis, anthocyanin metabolism, and isoflavonoid anabolism, as well as negative regulation of leaf senescence and starch metabolism. GmLHY has been connected to agronomic traits including photoperiod sensitivity, heterosis, fruit set, seed viability, leaf area, root system morphology, and responses to light quality, temperature stress, cadmium, and aphids. The gene localizes to the nucleus, cytosol, and mitochondria.