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Genome-wide association identifies and validates genomic region controlling grain yield and agronomic traits in extra-early orange maize inbred lines under drought.
Scientific reports - 14 Jul 2026
Bonkoungou Tégawendé Odette, Adejumobi Idris Ishola, Adetimirin Victor Olawale, Badu-Apraku Baffour, Agre Paterne Angelot, Nanema Kiswendsida Romaric, Abubakar Adamu Masari, Mengesha Wende
Abstract excerpt
In order to meet the expected maize yield by 2050, breeders must work to improve breeding program efficiency by intensifying the implementation of new and improved technologies such as marker-assisted selection (MAS). Dissecting the genomic regions associated with drought tolerance is the first step forward in MAS program deployment for maize improvement under drought stress. Genome-wide association studies...
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- Zea mays
- Quantitative Trait Loci
- Genome-Wide Association Study
- Droughts
- Drought Resistance
