Genome-wide trait-trait dynamics correlation study dissects the gene regulation pattern in maize kernels.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dissecting the genetic basis and regulatory mechanisms for the biosynthesis and accumulation of nutrients in maize could lead to the improved nutritional quality of this crop. Gene expression is regulated at the genomic, transcriptional, and post-transcriptional levels, all of which can produce diversity among traits. However, the expression of most genes connected with a particular trait usually does not have a direct association with the variation of that trait. In addition, expression profiles of genes involved in a single pathway may vary as the intrinsic cellular state changes. To work around these issues, we utilized a statistical method, liquid association (LA) to investigate the complex pattern of gene regulation in maize kernels.

Results

We applied LA to

SUBMITTER: Xu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5644097 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature