Table 3.

Number of quantitative trait loci identified for stem lodging resistance and kernel abortion reduction in maize.

Characteristics names	Quantitative trait locus numbers	Affects	References
Lignin contents	22	Resistance to lodging and kernel abortion	Santiago et al., 2016
Starch contents	2	Resistance to lodging and kernel abortion	Santiago et al., 2016
Cellulose	11	Resistance to lodging and kernel abortion	Santiago et al., 2016
Hemicellulose	7	Resistance to lodging and kernel abortion	Santiago et al., 2016