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Dissection of the Genetic Basis of Maize Plant Architecture and Candidate Gene Mining Based on the MAGIC Population.
Genes - 31 Mar 2026
Xu Xiaoming, Zhao Kang, Zeng Yukang, Lin Shaohang, Muhammad Nadeem, Gao Wenhui, Ren Jiaojiao, Wu Penghao
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BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: Plant architecture is a critical determinant of high-density tolerance and yield potential in maize (Zea mays L.), yet the genetic networks orchestrating these complex traits require deeper elucidation. METHODS: In this study, we utilized a Multi-parent Advanced Generation Inter-cross (MAGIC) population comprising 935 recombinant inbred lines (RILs) derived from 16 diverse elite founders. A...
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