Researchers re-sequence six corn varieties, find some genes missing
Most living plant and animal species have a certain, relatively small, amount of variation in their genetic make-up.
Most living plant and animal species have a certain, relatively small, amount of variation in their genetic make-up.
Biotechnology
Nov 23, 2010
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In its simplest form, popcorn is pretty uncomplicated. Most supermarket varieties offer the choice of two kernel colors, yellow or white, and two kernel shapes, pointed or pearl. When popped, the flake typically expands into ...
Molecular & Computational biology
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Agronomists at Iowa State University are offering doubled haploid technology that allows corn breeders to more quickly produce inbred lines for research or private use.
Biotechnology
Apr 5, 2010
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Corn germplasm lines developed by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists are scoring high marks in field trials for resistance to aflatoxin produced by Aspergilllus flavus and A. parasiticus fungi.
Biotechnology
Sep 3, 2010
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