The physical character, heredity mechanism and gene expression, breeding methods and challenges, value of high amylase maize were reviewed, and its development prospect was also presented.

• 摘要综述了高直链淀粉玉米遗传机理及基因的表达，育种方法及育种面临的挑战，高直链淀粉玉米的应用价值和发展前景。