NOVEL INFLORESCENCE MERISTEM DEVELOPMENT GENE, PROMOTER, AND METHODS OF USE FOR SAME

摘要

The invention relates to the isolation and characterization of a novel maize gene (fae2) responsible for meristem proliferation and inflorescence development. The novel gene, gene product, and regulatory regions may be used to manipulate meristem growth, inflorescence development and arrangement, and ultimately to improve yield of plants. The invention includes the novel gene and protein product as well as the use of the same for temporal and spatial expression in transgenic plants to enhance kernel development, alter plant morphology and increase yield in plants.