New plant research leads to the discovery of a gene that significantly increases seed yield in maize
Thursday, March 16, 2017 - 19:41
in Biology & Nature
A gene that significantly increases plant growth and seed yield in maize has been discovered by researchers. Research into crop yield is crucial because of the increasing incidence of extreme weather conditions affecting agriculture. The results from laboratory research were confirmed during two-year field trials conducted in Belgium and the United States showing that this gene can increase seed yield in maize hybrids by 10 to 15%.