Genetic variation and population structure in China summer maize germplasm

Abstract Maize (Zea mays L.) germplasm in China Summer maize ecological region (CSM) or central corn-belt of China is diverse but has not been systematically characterized at molecular level. In this study, genetic variation, genome diversity, linkage disequilibrium patterns, population structure, a...

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Main Authors: Guoping Shu, Gangqiang Cao, Niannian Li, Aifang Wang, Fang Wei, Ting Li, Li Yi, Yunbi Xu, Yibo Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-04-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-84732-6