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ReviewPlanta2025

Maize kernel nutritional quality-an old challenge for modern breeders.

Decui Li, Anqi Hao, Wen Shao, Weiwei Zhang, Fuchao Jiao, Haiyan Zhang, Xueyan Dong, Yuan Zhan, Xia Liu, Chunhua Mu and 4 more

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Review in Planta, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

14 authors.

Decui Li *College of Agronomy, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China.
Anqi Hao *College of Agronomy, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China.
Wen Shao *Shandong Seed Industry Group Yellow River Delta Co., Ltd, Dongying, 257000, China.
Weiwei Zhang *Shandong Seed Industry Group Yellow River Delta Co., Ltd, Dongying, 257000, China.
Fuchao Jiao *College of Agronomy, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China.
Haiyan ZhangCollege of Agronomy, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China.
Xueyan DongShandong Seed Industry Group Yellow River Delta Co., Ltd, Dongying, 257000, China.
Yuan ZhanCollege of Agronomy, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China.
Xia LiuShandong Academy of Agricultural Science, Jinan, 250100, China.
Chunhua MuShandong Academy of Agricultural Science, Jinan, 250100, China.
Zhaohua DingShandong Academy of Agricultural Science, Jinan, 250100, China.
De XueZibo Boxin Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd, Zibo, 255000, China.
Jingtang ChenCollege of Agronomy, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China. chenjingtang@126.com.
Ming WangCollege of Agronomy, Qingdao Agricultural University, Qingdao, 266109, China. ming.wang@qau.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8637-3419

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

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conclusionThis article offers a comprehensive overview of the starch, protein, oil, and carotenoids content in maize kernels, while also outlining future directions for research in this area. Maize is one of the most important cereal crops globally. Maize kernels serve as a vital source of feed and food, and their nutritional quality directly impacts the dietary intake of both animals and humans. Maize kernels contain starch, protein, oil, carotenoids, and a variety of vitamins and minerals, all of which are important for maintaining life and promoting health. This review presents the current understanding of the content of starch, protein, amino acids, oil, and carotenoids in maize kernels, while also highlighting knowledge gaps that need to be addressed.

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Nutritive ValueSeedsZea maysAmino AcidsCarotenoidsHumansPlant BreedingPlant ProteinsStarchAmino AcidsCarotenoidsPlant ProteinsStarchAmino acidsCarotenoidMaize kernelsOilStarch

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