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  • Agricultural Science
  • Genetics
  • Plant Breeding

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  • Maize (Zea mays L.) kernel width is a critical trait influencing crop yield and visual appeal.
  • Understanding the genetic underpinnings of kernel width is essential for improving maize varieties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify quantitative trait loci (QTLs) associated with maize kernel width.
  • To elucidate the genetic mechanisms controlling kernel width in maize.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a recombinant inbred line (RIL) population of 239 lines for QTL mapping.
  • Analyzed genetic data to locate QTLs on specific maize chromosomes.

Main Results:

  • Identified four significant QTLs for kernel width on chromosomes 3, 5, and 10.
  • These QTLs explained 6.2-19.7% of the phenotypic variation in kernel width.
  • QTLs on chromosomes 3 and 5 showed positive additive effects, increasing kernel width, while the QTL on chromosome 10 had negative effects, decreasing it.

Conclusions:

  • The identified QTLs provide valuable genetic markers for maize breeding programs.
  • These findings facilitate gene cloning and marker-assisted selection for enhanced kernel width and yield.