Nitrogen Level Impacts the Dynamic Changes in Nitrogen Metabolism, and Carbohydrate and Anthocyanin Biosynthesis Improves the Kernel Nutritional Quality of Purple Waxy Maize

Waxy corn is a special type of maize primarily consumed as a fresh vegetable by humans. Nitrogen (N) plays an essential role in regulating the growth progression, maturation, yield, and quality of waxy maize. A reasonable N application rate is vital for boosting the accumulation of both N and carbon...

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Main Authors: Wanjun Feng, Weiwei Xue, Zequn Zhao, Haoxue Wang, Zhaokang Shi, Weijie Wang, Baoguo Chen, Peng Qiu, Jianfu Xue, Min Sun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-10-01
Series:Plants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/13/20/2882