YUC — Zea mays

Summary

ZmYUC (ZM00001EB409250) on maize chromosome 10 encodes an indole-3-pyruvate monooxygenase (EC 1.14.13.168) with FAD/NAD-binding and auxin biosynthesis domains, and is annotated for monooxygenase activity and NADP binding. The gene is associated with auxin metabolism and breakdown, as well as hormone and cytokinin biosynthesis. It has been linked to sex differentiation, stamen formation, stigma development, and dehiscence, along with regulation of leaf development, positive gravitropism, and cell wall biogenesis. Associations with agronomic traits include grain yield, grain size and weight, seed size and weight, ear diameter, plant height, leaf angle and shape, tiller angle, root length, anthesis time, test weight, crop stand, starch content, tryptophan content, heterosis, and drought tolerance. The product localizes to the endoplasmic reticulum.