Novel candidate genes and genetic basis analysis of kernel starch content in tropical maize

Abstract Background Starch is the most abundant carbohydrate in maize grains, serving as a primary energy source for both humans and animals, and playing a crucial role in various industrial applications. Increasing the starch content of maize grains is beneficial for improving the grain yield and q...

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Main Authors: Xiaoping Yang, Ranjan K. Shaw, Linzhuo Li, Fuyan Jiang, Xingming Fan
Formato: Artigo
Idioma:English
Publicado: BMC 2025-01-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
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Acceso en liña:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-025-06125-5