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Genetic analysis and QTL mapping for pericarp thickness in maize (Zea mays L.).
BMC plant biology - 25 Apr 2024
Gong Guantong, Jia Haitao, Tang Yunqi, Pei Hu, Zhai Lihong, Huang Jun
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Proper pericarp thickness protects the maize kernel against pests and diseases, moreover, thinner pericarp improves the eating quality in fresh corn. In this study, we aimed to investigate the dynamic changes in maize pericarp during kernel development and identified the major quantitative trait loci (QTLs) for maize pericarp thickness. It was observed that maize pericarp thickness first increased and then...
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