| 1 Introduction |
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| 2 Genetic Engineering Techniques for Herbicide Tol |
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| 2.2 Key genes involved in herbicide tolerance |
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| 4 Agronomic and Environmental Impacts4.1 Agronomi |
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| 4.2 Environmental concerns and considerations |
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| 5 Socioeconomic and Regulatory Aspects |
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| 5.1 Economic impact on farmers and the agricultura |
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| 5.2 Regulatory frameworks and biosafety considerat |
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| 6 Future Perspectives and Research Directions |
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| 6.1 Advancements in genetic engineering technologi |
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| 6.2 Emerging herbicide tolerance traits and genes |
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| 6.3 Integrating herbicide tolerance with other agr |
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| 6.4 Addressing challenges and mitigating risks |
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| 7 Concluding Remarks |
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| 1 Introduction |
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| The genus Zea, belonging to the Poaceae family, en |
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| Genetic diversity within the genus Zea is crucial |
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| This study comprehensively assess the genetic stru |
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| 2 Genetic Structure of Zea genus |
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| 2.1 Phylogenetic relationships within zea |
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| The genus Zea, which includes both domesticated ma |
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| 2.2 Genetic variation and population structure |
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| Genetic variation within Zea is substantial, with |
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| In addition, the genetic structure of maize germpl |
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| 2.3 Methods for assessing genetic structure |
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| Various molecular markers and techniques have been |
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| These methods have enabled researchers to identify |
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| Figure 1 Locus-based founders contribution to the |
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| Image caption: Panel a shows that founders’ contri |
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| 3 Diversity within Zea Species |
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| 3.1 Molecular markers and genetic diversity |
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| Molecular markers have been extensively used to as |
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| 3.2 Geographic distribution of genetic diversity |
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| The geographic distribution of genetic diversity i |
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| 3.3 Factors influencing genetic diversity |
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| Several factors influence genetic diversity within |
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| 4 Conservation of Zea Genetic Resources |
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| 4.1 Threats to genetic diversity in Zea |
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| The genetic diversity of Zea species, including ma |
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| 4.2 Strategies for conservation |
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| To mitigate these threats, a combination of in sit |
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| 4.3 Role of gene banks and ex situ conservation |
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| Gene banks play a critical role in the ex situ con |
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| 4.4 In situ conservation efforts |
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| In situ conservation efforts focus on preserving Z |
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| 5 Implications for Breeding |
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| 5.1 Utilization of genetic diversity in breeding p |
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| The genetic diversity present in Zea species, incl |
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| 5.2 Breeding for stress resistance and adaptabilit |
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| Breeding for stress resistance and adaptability is |
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| 5.3 Enhancing yield and nutritional quality |
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| Improving grain yield and nutritional quality rema |
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| 5.4 Genomic selection and modern breeding techniqu |
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| Genomic selection and other modern breeding techni |
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| In conclusion, the genetic diversity within Zea sp |
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| 6 Case Studies |
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| 6.1 Successful breeding programs utilizing zea gen |
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| Several breeding programs have successfully utiliz |
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| 6.2 Conservation projects in different regions |
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| Conservation projects across various regions have |
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| Figure 2 Teosinte analyzed populations and elevati |
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| Image caption: In red, Zea mays subsp. parviglumis |
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| 6.3 Challenges and solutions in zea breeding and c |
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| Breeding and conservation of Zea face several chal |
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| By understanding and addressing these challenges, |
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| 7 Future Directions |
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| 7.1 Advances in genomic tools and technologies |
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| The rapid advancement in genomic tools and technol |
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| 7.2 Integrating conservation and breeding efforts |
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| Integrating conservation and breeding efforts is e |
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| 7.3 Policy and regulatory considerations |
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| Effective conservation and breeding strategies for |
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| 8 Concluding Remarks |
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| The genetic structure and diversity within the gen |
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| Genetic Diversity in Maize Populations: Research u |
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| Genetic Differentiation and Population Structure: |
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| Wild Relatives of Maize: The genetic diversity in |
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| (1)Expand Genetic Mapping: Future research should con |
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| (2) Utilize Wild Relatives for Breeding: Breeding |
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| (3) Conservation of Genetic Resources: Conservatio |
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| (4) Investigate Hormone and Flowering Pathways: Fu |
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| (5) Monitor Genetic Purity: It is essential to mon |
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| By addressing these recommendations, future resear |
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| 1 Introduction |
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| 2 Origins of Maize in Southern Mexico |
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| 2.1. Genetic evidence for the domestication of mai |
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