ZM00001EB305800 — Zea mays

Summary

ZM00001EB305800 on maize chromosome 7 encodes a protein with tetraketide alpha-pyrone synthase and naringenin-chalcone synthase activities, placing it in the chalcone synthase family of acyltransferases. The gene is associated with the regulation of pigmentation, pigment accumulation, and regulation of flavonoid anabolism, as well as responses to radiation, chemical stimuli, and rhythmic behavior. It localizes to the endoplasmic reticulum. Associations with numerous agronomic traits have been observed, including maysin content, anthocyanin content, grain color, pericarp color, stigma color, flower color, plant color, leaf color, and seed coat color. Additional links include starch and amylose content, lignin content, seedling height, stem diameter, root and shoot fresh weight, leaf moisture and relative water content, photosynthetic rate, stomatal resistance, pollen fertility, cytoplasmic male sterility, germination rate, heterosis, and levels of IAA, proline, and amino acids.