Hongkun Xiao

The ZmmiR169o/ZmNF-YA13 module orchestrates maize kernel texture by fine-tuning starch biosynthesis and endosperm architecture

BACKGROUND: Kernel texture is a key agronomic trait determining grain quality and storage stability in maize. The ratio of vitreous endosperm is the principal metric for kernel texture, and elucidating the key genes governing its formation is vital for maize breeding. Although mi...