Integrating GWAS and gene expression to decipher genetic components of pericarp thickness and soluble sugars in sweet corn.

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BACKGROUND: Grain quality in sweet corn (Zea mays L.) is primarily determined by pericarp thickness and soluble sugar composition, which influence consumer preference and processing suitability. Despite their importance, the genetic basis of these traits remains insufficiently understood. Elucidating the underlying genetic architecture is essential for developing sweet corn varieties with improved kernel texture...

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• Edible Grain
• Genome-Wide Association Study
• Genotype
• Phenotype
• Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide