PNH — Zea mays

Summary

ZmPNH (ZM00001EB228770) on maize chromosome 5 encodes an Argonaute1d protein with RNA endonuclease activity and RNA binding, belonging to the Piwi/Argonaute family. This gene is associated with diverse biological processes including leaf formation, meristem determinacy, trichome differentiation and spacing, female meiotic nuclear division, microgametogenesis, floral organ abscission, leaf abscission, dehiscence, oviposition, and regulation of cellular localization. It localizes to the nucleus, nucleolus, NOR, and cytoplasm. ZmPNH is linked to several agronomically important traits including grain yield, grain weight, grain length, grain size, seed size, ear weight, chlorophyll content, lignin content, proline content, drought tolerance, acid sensitivity, abscisic acid sensitivity, anthesis time, rolled leaf, and inflorescence branching.