讨论了黑玉米的营养价值、种质资源的特点及开发利用的意义；介绍了黑玉米粒色的遗传特点、遗传改良方法及开发利用的前景。 The nutritional value of black corn, the characteristics of germplasm resources and the significance of exploitation and utilization are discussed. The genetic characteristics of black corn grain, the methods of genetic improvement and the prospect of development and utilization are introduced.