Shanjun Zhu¹ , Delong Wang² , Pingping Yang² , Wei Wang¹

1 Institute of Life Sciences, Jiyang Colloge of Zhejiang A&F University, Zhuji, 311800, Zhejiang, China
2 Hainan Provincial Key Laboratory of Crop Molecular Breeding, Sanya, 572025, Hainan, China
Author    Correspondence author
Molecular Plant Breeding, 2025, Vol. 16, No. 4   
Received: 03 Jun., 2025    Accepted: 08 Jul., 2025    Published: 17 Jul., 2025

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This study mainly examined how pollination synchronization and kernel development of glutinous maize are regulated at different sowing times, and sorted out how changes in sowing time affect the growth rhythm, flowering time and pollination process of male and female ears, as well as the formation process of endosperm. The study also discussed the roles of hormone signals, carbon and nitrogen metabolism and some regulatory genes in pollination synchronization. It also analyzed whether choosing the right sowing time in different regions could help make the kernels plumper and the quality of the products better. This study hopes to provide some theoretical basis and practical suggestions for the planting management and high-yield and high-quality breeding of glutinous maize.

Glutinous maize; Sowing date; Pollination synchronization; Kernel development; Plant density