The Genetic Structures and Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Ear Traits in Maize (<i>Zea mays</i> L.)

The Genetic Structures and Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Ear Traits in Maize (<i>Zea mays</i> L.)

Maize (<i>Zea mays</i> L.) is one of the world’s staple food crops. In order to feed the growing world population, improving maize yield is a top priority for breeding programs. Ear traits are important determinants of maize yield, and are mostly quantitatively inherited. To date, many s...

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Main Authors: Zhenying Dong, Yanbo Wang, Jianxi Bao, Ya’nan Li, Zechao Yin, Yan Long, Xiangyuan Wan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-07-01
Series:Cells
Subjects:
quantitative trait locus (QTL)
quantitative trait nucleotide (QTN)
genetic loci
cluster
functional gene
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/12/14/1900

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