MGG_2025v16n1

1 Introduction 37
2 Current Status of Fresh Corn Germplasm Resources 38
2.1 Definition and characteristics of fresh corn 38
2.2 Classification of fresh corn types 38
2.3 Global distribution and diversity of germplasm 39
3 Exploration of New Fresh Corn Germplasm Resource 39
3.1 Traditional sources of germplasm resources 39
3.2 Modern methods for germplasm exploration 39
3.3 International collaboration in germplasm shari 39
4 Evaluation of Fresh Corn Germplasm Resources 40
4.1 Morphological and agronomic traits evaluation 40
4.2 Nutritional and quality traits evaluation 40
4.3 Stress resistance evaluation 41
4.4 Molecular-level evaluation 41
5 Advances in Fresh Corn Breeding Techniques 41
5.1 Traditional breeding methods 41
5.2 Marker-assisted selection (MAS) and genomic se 41
5.3 CRISPR/Cas9 and gene-editing technologies 42
5.4 Application of multi-omics approaches 42
6 Case Studies 42
6.1 Development of high-sugar fresh corn varieties 42
6.2 Utilization and global recognition of waxy cor 42
6.3 Successful breeding of stress-resistant variet 42
7 Challenges in the Exploration and Utilization of 43
7.1 Limited access to germplasm resources due to c 43
7.2 Over-reliance on specific germplasm resources, 43
7.3 Technological and resource constraints in deve 43
7.4 Impact of climate change on the adaptability o 43
8 Future Directions 44
8.1 Enhancing germplasm diversity through internat 44
8.2 Integrating artificial intelligence and machin 44
8.3 Developing climate-resilient, stress-tolerant 44
8.4 Strengthening partnerships among research inst 44

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