| BLUP | Best linear unbiased predictor/prediction |
| BRC1 | BRANCHED1 |
| GLM | Generalized linear model |
| GWAS | Genome-wide association study |
| LD | Linkage disequilibrium |
| MLM | Mixed linear model |
| NIL | Near-isogenic line |
| QTL | Quantitative trait locus |
| QTN | Quantitative trait nucleotide |
| RHL | Residual heterozygous line |
| RIL | Recombinant inbred line |
| SAM | Shoot apical meristem |
| SNP | Single nucleotide polymorphism |
| TCP | TEOSINTE BRANCHED1/CYCLODEA/PROLIFERATING CELL FACTOR 1 and 2 |