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QTL mapping and transcriptome analysis identify candidate genes regulating pericarp thickness in sweet corn.
BMC plant biology - 14 Mar 2020
Wu Xiaming, Wang Bo, Xie Fugui, Zhang Liping, Gong Jie, Zhu Wei, Li Xiaoqin, Feng Faqiang, Huang Jun
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BACKGROUND: In recent years, the planting area of sweet corn in China has expanded rapidly. Some new varieties with high yields and good adaptabilities have emerged. However, the improvement of edible quality traits, especially through the development of varieties with thin pericarp thickness, has not been achieved to date. Pericarp thickness is a complex trait that is the key factor determining the edible...
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