Scientists devise efficient way of learning about complex corn traits
There's no "silver bullet" gene or gene region that controls so-called complex traits in maize, commonly known as corn.
There's no "silver bullet" gene or gene region that controls so-called complex traits in maize, commonly known as corn.
Biotechnology
Aug 6, 2009
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In the forest's fight for survival, it's the tallest trees that prevail by reaching for sunlight and shading competition. Corn and other plants, too, divert precious energy to grow higher when nearby plants start to encroach.
Plants & Animals
Jul 22, 2009
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A strain of canola that could save farmers millions of dollars per year in crop losses and insecticide costs has been developed in part by a University of Alberta researcher.
Plants & Animals
Jul 17, 2009
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A tiny plant with a long name (Arabidopsis thaliana) helps researchers from over 120 countries learn how to design new crops to help meet increasing demands for food, biofuels, industrial materials, and new medicines. The ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 22, 2009
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