Novel candidate genes and genetic basis analysis of kernel starch content in tropical maize

Abstract Background Starch is the most abundant carbohydrate in maize grains, serving as a primary energy source for both humans and animals, and playing a crucial role in various industrial applications. Increasing the starch content of maize grains is beneficial for improving the grain yield and q...

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Main Authors: Xiaoping Yang, Ranjan K. Shaw, Linzhuo Li, Fuyan Jiang, Xingming Fan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-01-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-025-06125-5
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