| NCBI Gene Info:Encodes a member of the Agamous-like family of transcription factors. Localized to the nucleus in the central cell and endosperm of the female gametophyte. Loss of function mutations show reduced female fertility. Fifty percent of ovules have defective central cells with abnormal morphology and patterns of gene expression. Upon fertilization 50% of seeds abort. Using yeast two hybrid assays AGL61 was shown to interact with AGL80, another MADS box gene with similar defects in ovule development. These data suggest that AGL61 and 80 together are required for proper differentiation of the central cell. |