Genome-Wide Association Mapping of Ear Traits in Early-Maturing Maize Under Contrasting Planting Densities
Developing early-maturing maize varieties with improved tolerance to high-density planting is essential for enhancing yield in China. In this study, a unique panel of 498 cold-adapted early-maturing inbred lines were evaluated for ear length (EL) and ear diameter (ED) across two locations under contrasting planting den...