LG2 — Zea mays

Summary

ZM00001EB147220, designated LG2 on maize chromosome 3, encodes a bZIP transcription factor containing a TGA domain that localises to the nucleus and binds sequence-specific DNA. LG2 is associated with lateral growth, leaf development, meristem initiation, ear development, anther development, pollen maturation, and sexual reproduction. It has been linked to hormone metabolism, particularly salicylic acid signalling, as well as shade avoidance, leaf abscission, and primary root development. Observed phenotypes include effects on tassel length and tassel primary branch number. The gene is also associated with plant height, leaf angle, leaf width and length, grain yield, drought tolerance, anthesis time, inflorescence size and branching, seed shattering and maturation, heterosis, and crop stand.