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Genetic and Phenotypic Characterization of a Novel dull1 Allele Affecting Starch Accumulation in Maize.
Genes - 23 Feb 2026
Zheng Mingmin, Liu Xiaowei, Shi Ziwen, Yuan Xin, Gao Yujiao, Zhao Xian, Huang Qiang
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BACKGROUND: Starch accumulation contributes substantially to maize grain yield and quality. Starch synthase III (SSIII) is a key component of the starch biosynthetic enzyme complex. However, its regulatory role in starch accumulation in maize endosperm remains incompletely understood. METHODS: The du1-2018 mutant arose spontaneously during a conventional maize breeding program. Phenotypic characterization,...
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