New Map of Variation in Maize Genetics Holds Promise for Developing New Varieties

Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 17:56 in Biology & Nature

A new study of maize has identified thousands of diverse genes in genetically inaccessible portions of the genome. New techniques may allow breeders and researchers to use this genetic variation to identify desirable traits and create new varieties that were not easily possible before.

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