Genetic diversity, GWAS, and candidate genes identification for plant architecture traits in maize (Zea mays L.)

Dandan Dou Jianjun Sun S. F. Abou-Elwafa Chenyu Wang Di Cao Xinhai Guo Yuxi Guo Chaoming Ding Jiaqi Wang Nora M. Al Aboud

Jul 2026 · Theoretical and Applied Genetics · Vol 139 · 0 citations · 71 references

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A genome-wide association study (GWAS) combined with genomic prediction was conducted on four-plant architecture-related traits in a structured population of 206 inbred lines, providing a foundation for further understanding the genetic control of plant architecture traits in maize.

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