Background:Fusarium verticillioide can be transmitted by seed and cause systemic infection of maize (Zea mays L.) and its mycotoxin on the kernel cause harmful effect on animal and human health.The main objectives of this study were to disserting the genetic basis of maizeresistance to F.verticillioidesthrough jiont linkage-association mapping which will provide a rich resourse for maize genetic and breeding as no genes underlying seed infection by F.verticillioides have been reported.Results: Eight quantitative trait loci (QTLs) of F.verticillioides resistance were detected by linkage mapping with a RIL population derived from a cross between BT-1 (resistant to F.verticillioides) and N6 (susceptible).