Unveiling Photoperiod-Responsive Regulatory Networks in Tropical Maize Through Transcriptome Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Background/Objectives: Maize (Zea mays L.), a crop of worldwide importance, owes its adaptability to diverse environments to its genetic variation. However, tropical maize exhibits intrinsic photoperiod sensitivity, limiting its adaptability to temperate regions. Photoperiod sensitivity significantly affects the flowering time and other agronomic traits, but the underlying molecular mechanisms remain poorly understood. In this study, the aim is to elucidate the transcriptional regulatory networks mediating photoperiod responses in tropical maize inbred line Su65, providing insights into improving photoperiod adaptability. Methods: RNA-seq analysis was carried out to investigate photoperiod-responsive genes and pathways in tropical line Su65 exposed to varying photoperi

SUBMITTER: Zheng T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11855818 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature