Basic mutant information   
Mutant name ct2-ref
Mutant/Transgenic mutant
Ecotype Maize (Zea mays)
Mutagenesis type EMS;transgene
(Semi-)Dominant/Recessive recessive
Description
References
1: Urano D, Colaneri A, Jones AM.
Gα modulates salt-induced cellular senescence and cell division in rice and maize.
J Exp Bot. 2014 Dec;65(22):6553-61. doi: 10.1093/jxb/eru372. Epub 2014 Sep 16.

2: Bommert P, Je BI, Goldshmidt A, Jackson D.
The maize Gα gene COMPACT PLANT2 functions in CLAVATA signalling to control shoot meristem size.
Nature. 2013 Oct 24;502(7472):555-8. doi: 10.1038/nature12583. Epub 2013 Sep 11.

Mutated genes   
GenBank ID NM_001157613
Alias ZmGα
Organism Maize (Zea mays)
Description maize COMPACT PLANT2 (CT2) encodes the predicted α-subunit (Gα) of a heterotrimeric GTP binding protein. Maize ct2 phenotypes resemble Arabidopsis thaliana clavata mutants, and genetic, biochemical and functional assays indicate that CT2/Gα transmits a stem-cell-restrictive signal from a CLAVATA LRR receptor, suggesting a new function for Gα signalling in plants.
Phenotype information   
Natural senescenceChlorophyll contenthigh
Stress induced senescenceChlorophyll contenthigh
Leaf colorgreen
Ion Leakagelow