Genetic basis of maize kernel oil-related traits revealed by high-density SNP markers in a recombinant inbred line population

Abstract Background Maize (Zea mays ssp. mays) is the most abundantly cultivated and highly valued food commodity in the world. Oil from maize kernels is highly nutritious and important for the diet and health of humans, and it can be used as a source of bioenergy. A better understanding of genetic...

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Main Authors: Hui Fang, Xiuyi Fu, Hanqiu Ge, Aixia Zhang, Tingyu Shan, Yuandong Wang, Ping Li, Baohua Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-021-03089-0