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<p>Genetic advancements in fodder maize aim to address the increasing demand for sustainable livestock nutrition. It emphasizes the significance of selecting genetic combinations with high-yielding and nutritionally superior green fodder. GWAS and QTL studies have played a crucial role in unravelling complex traits in fodder maize, enabling the discovery of superior genotypes that promise high biomass yield and improved forage quality. This review examines various factors that influence the yield-related traits, quality traits, and overall nutritional value of maize fodder, thus influencing its effectiveness as an energy and protein source for livestock. Further, the prospects in fodder maize improvement highlight advancements in genomic selection methods, trait-specific breeding programs, optimized nutrient management strategies, and the study of novel genetic regions. These advancements are crucial for improving maize fodder quality to fulfil the evolving demands for sustainable livestock nutrition, ultimately supporting animal growth, reproduction, and milk production.</p>

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Genetic approaches to enhance fodder traits in maize: progress and prospects

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  • 发表日期：

    2025年9月22日

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  • Ajith Periyasamy,
  • Pushpam Ramamoorthy,
  • Ravikesavan Rajasekaran,
  • Senthil Natesan,
  • Senthil Alagarsamy,
  • Uma Doraiswamy,
  • Santhiya Subramanian,
  • Ezhilarasi Thailappan

摘要

Genetic advancements in fodder maize aim to address the increasing demand for sustainable livestock nutrition. It emphasizes the significance of selecting genetic combinations with high-yielding and nutritionally superior green fodder. GWAS and QTL studies have played a crucial role in unravelling complex traits in fodder maize, enabling the discovery of superior genotypes that promise high biomass yield and improved forage quality. This review examines various factors that influence the yield-related traits, quality traits, and overall nutritional value of maize fodder, thus influencing its effectiveness as an energy and protein source for livestock. Further, the prospects in fodder maize improvement highlight advancements in genomic selection methods, trait-specific breeding programs, optimized nutrient management strategies, and the study of novel genetic regions. These advancements are crucial for improving maize fodder quality to fulfil the evolving demands for sustainable livestock nutrition, ultimately supporting animal growth, reproduction, and milk production.