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Flowering, a critical developmental phase in a plant's life, signifies its transition to reproductive maturity. The timing of flowering crucially impacts the plant's reproductive period and adaptability to the environment. Achieving the correct flowering time is essential for successful fruit…

Maize plants form special compounds derived from indole, the so-called benzoxazinoids. They are considered ecologically important because they act against a wide range of herbivores and reduce their feeding. Benzoxazinoids also exhibit antimicrobial properties and are thought to be involved…