A comparison of the physicochemical properties, digestibility, and expression patterns of starch-related genes of two supersweet corn hybrids (F1) and their parents.

The quality difference of corn largely depends on parental selection. Herein, the structure, digestive characteristics, and expression patterns of starch-related genes of two supersweet maize hybrids and their parents were studied. The structural analysis revealed that the starch of supersweet corn is round or oval, and the particles are smaller compared to those of normal corn.

Increases the Level of Endoreplication of Plants through Its Interactions with and .

As a plant-specific endoreplication regulator, the SIAMESE-RELATED () family (a cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor) plays an important role in plant growth and development and resistance to stress. Although the genes of the maize () family have been studied extensively, the (Zm00001eb231280) gene has not been reported. In this study, the function of this gene was characterized by overexpression and silencing.