The aim is to explore how a single-gene mutation can inhibit silk growth in maize to control pollination.
Identified a single-gene mutation affecting maize silk
Analyzed effects on silk growth and pollination
Explored implications for baby corn breeding applications
Silk growth is significantly inhibited by the gene mutation
Demonstrated potential for controlled pollination
Suggests a novel approach for enhancing baby corn production
Abstract
A single-gene mutation inhibits maize silk growth, delivering a novel genetic approach to pollination control with an attractive potential for application in baby corn breeding.