EAF6 — Oryza sativa Indica Group

Summary

BGIOSGA003079 (OiEAF6) on chromosome 1 of Indica rice encodes a structural constituent of the cytoskeleton with histone acetylase activity and DNA binding, and is a component of the TIP60, INO80, and SWR-C complexes. The gene is associated with chromatin organization, pollen sperm cell differentiation, and response to long-day flowering. It has been linked to numerous agronomic traits including plant height, panicle length, leaf size, pedicel length, seedling hypocotyl length, vegetative growth time, chlorophyll content, flowering time, heterosis, and plant organ growth and development. Phenotypic associations include hybrid breakdown, de-etiolation, and reduced plant size with curled leaves and accelerated senescence. Related genes in other species are linked to embryo development.