Phytosterols (plant sterols) occur in the cells of all plants. They are important structural
components that stabilize the biological membranes of plants. Sterols can occur in the “free” …

The global agricultural system has been badly affected by adverse environmental changes
in the past few years. These changes, including the rise of abiotic and biotic stressors …

Plant height (PH) is an essential trait in maize (Zea mays) that is tightly associated with
planting density, biomass, lodging resistance, and grain yield in the field. Dissecting the …

Soil salinity is one of the most limiting stresses for crop productivity and quality worldwide. In
this sense, jasmonates (JAs) have emerged as phytohormones that play essential roles in …

Keymessage Two hub genes GRMZM2G075104 and GRMZM2G333183 involved in salt
tolerance were identified by GWAS and WGCNA. Furthermore, they were verified to affect …

Kernel size‐related traits are the most direct traits correlating with grain yield. The genetic
basis of three kernel traits of maize, kernel length (KL), kernel width (KW) and kernel …

As well as being a popular vegetable crop worldwide, waxy corn represents an important
amylopectin source, but little is known about its breeding history and flavor characteristics. In …

Key message MADS 26 affecting maize seed germination was identified by GWAS and
transcriptomics. Gene-based association analyses revealed three variations within MADS …

Genome-wide association study (GWAS) provides a robust and potent tool to retrieve
complex phenotypic traits back to their underlying genetics. Maize is an excellent crop for …

Deep-seeding is an important way to improve maize drought resistance, mesocotyl
elongation can significantly enhance its seedling germination. To improve our …