PNH — Zea mays

Summary

ZmPNH (ZM00001EB235120) on maize chromosome 5 encodes a protein with RNA endonuclease activity and nucleic acid binding, including RNA binding. It is associated with regulation of cellular localization, oviposition, leaf abscission, trichome spacing, female meiotic nuclear division, cellular response to virus, dehiscence, protein processing, response to hormone, leaf formation, secondary metabolite biosynthesis, floral organ abscission, meristem determinacy, microgametogenesis, demethylation, and response to nutrient. The gene is linked to ear weight, rolled leaf, acid sensitivity, inflorescence branching, grain length, lignin content, proline content, seed size, abscisic acid sensitivity, grain size, grain weight, chlorophyll content, anthesis time, grain yield, and drought tolerance. It localizes to the nucleolus, cytoplasm, and nucleus. Related genes in other species include AGO18, which is reported in rice.