Abstract:Background
Kernel size-related traits, as critical determinants of wheat kernel weight and yield potential, are complex quantitative traits controlled by polygenes. Genome-wide identification of important and stable quantitative trait loci (QTL) and functional genes for these traits can advance molecular genetic improvement of wheat kernel yield.
Results
In this study, Thirty-two QTLs for kernel size-related traits, including kernel length (KL), kernel width (KW), kernel diameter ratio (KDR) and kernel thick… Show more
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