Microsatellite-based genetic diversity evaluation of Zea mays L. accessions from different geographical origins
The purpose of this study was to investigate genetic diversity and the structure of 51 maize (Zea mays L.) accessions originating from Kazakhstan, China, and Europe using simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers. A total of 21 highly polymorphic SSR markers were applied to genotype 255 individuals, enabling a comprehensive...