爆裂玉米是一种特殊的玉米类型，具有巨大的经济价值和市场潜力。本文综述了爆裂玉米的生物学特性、膨爆机制、品质性状、遗传多样性、功能基因挖掘、以及爆裂玉米产业发展等方面的研究，对今后我国爆裂玉米研究前景和方向进行展望。
英文摘要:
Popcorn is a kind of specialty maize with great economic value and market potential. The biological characteristics, explosion mechanism, quality traits, genetic diversity, gene identification and industry development of popcorn were reviewed. Prospects and directions for future research on popcorn in China were also proposed.
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