Accelerated development of MTL and DMP gene-based subtropically-adapted maternal haploid inducer lines in maize using molecular breeding.

Doubled haploid (DH) technology has accelerated the development of inbreds in maize. Worldwide, breeding efforts have led to the development of diverse maternal haploid inducer (HI) lines adapted to temperate and tropical conditions. So far, no HI line adapted to subtropical conditions has been developed.

Temporal expression of gene reveals unique accumulation pattern of anthocyanins during different stages of kernel development in blue maize.

Unlabelled: The () gene plays vital role in anthocyanin biosynthesis in maize. Here, accumulation patterns of anthocyanins and expression of gene were analyzed during three stages of kernel development viz., 15-, 30-, and 45-days after pollination (DAP) among three wild-type () and three mutant-type () inbreds.

GWAS for identification of genomic regions and candidate genes in vegetable crops.

Genome-wide association Studies (GWAS), initially developed for human genetics, have been highly effective in plant research, particularly for vegetable crops. GWAS is a robust tool for identifying genes associated with key traits such as yield, nutritional value, disease resistance, adaptability, and bioactive compound biosynthesis. Unlike traditional methods, GWAS does not require prior biological knowledge and can accurately pinpoint loci, minimizing false positives.