Genomic insights and breeding strategies for nixtamalization moisture content in hybrid maize
Michael J. Burns, Sydney P. Berry, Molly Loftus, Amanda M. Gilbert, Candice N. Hirsch
This study shows nixtamalization moisture content can be selected early in maize breeding using genomic prediction and NIR spectroscopy, with no significant correlation to yield.
bioRxiv · Apr 23, 2025 · PreprintPlant Biology