Scientists unlock clues for tailoring corn plant for food, energy needs
Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 14:21
in Biology & Nature
(PhysOrg.com) -- Scientists have long known that the offspring of two inbred strains tend to be superior to both their parents. Now, a team of researchers including a University of Florida geneticist has discovered clues to why that might be the case for one of the most important crops in the world: corn.