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Genetic Dissection and Functional Validation of DXS2 Controlling Antheraxanthin Content in Maize Kernels.
International journal of molecular sciences - 28 Jul 2026
Fu Xiuyi, Fang Hui, Chen Chen, Chen Chuanyong, Wu Shanshan, Zhang Huasheng, Zhang Chunyuan, Li Xiaochen, Peng Yanke, Guan Liya, Bian Siwen, Chen Feifei, Cao Qiang, Wang Baohua, Wang Yuandong
Abstract excerpt
Antheraxanthin (ANT) is an important xanthophyll carotenoid in maize, but its genetic basis in maize kernels remains poorly understood. Here, we investigated the genetic architecture of ANT content using a teosinte-maize BC2F5 population evaluated across multiple environments. ANT showed abundant phenotypic variation and high broad-sense heritability (H2 = 0.86), indicating strong genetic control. A total of 11...
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