Genetic basis of maize kernel oil-related traits revealed by high-density SNP markers in a recombinant inbred line population
Abstract Background Maize (Zea mays ssp. mays) is the most abundantly cultivated and highly valued food commodity in the world. Oil from maize kernels is highly nutritious and important for the diet and health of humans, and it can be used as a source of bioenergy. A better understanding of genetic...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-07-01
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Series: | BMC Plant Biology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-021-03089-0 |