Maize Genome 'Dark Matter' Discovery a Boon for Breeders

Tuesday, May 17, 2016 - 03:30 in Biology & Nature

In a landmark finding, Cornell University and Florida State University researchers report they have identified 1 to 2 percent of the maize genome that turns genes on and off, so they may now focus their attention on these areas for more efficient plant breeding.

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