Scientists complete most comprehensive genetic analysis yet of corn
Sunday, June 3, 2012 - 19:30
in Biology & Nature
Scientists have completed the most comprehensive analysis to date of the corn genome. The team expects the achievement to speed up development of improved varieties of one of the world's most important agricultural commodities. The results should boost international efforts to increase yields, expand areas where corn can be cultivated and produce varieties better equipped to resist pests and disease.