PNH — Zea mays

Summary

ZmPNH (ZM00001EB348920) on maize chromosome 8 encodes a Piwi domain-containing protein with RNA endonuclease activity and nucleic acid binding. It is associated with regulation of cellular localization, leaf and floral organ abscission, meristem determinacy, female meiotic nuclear division, microgametogenesis, trichome spacing, and response to virus, hormone, and nutrient. The gene has been connected to grain yield, grain weight, grain length, grain size, seed size, ear weight, chlorophyll content, lignin content, proline content, rolled leaf, inflorescence branching, anthesis time, drought tolerance, and sensitivity to acid and abscisic acid. It localizes to the nucleus, nucleolus, NOR, and cytoplasm.