Corn’s genetic diversity on display in new genome study

ScienceDaily
Aug 5, 2021, 2:12 pm156 pts
A new study details the genomes of 26 lines of corn from across the globe. The genomes can help scientists piece together the puzzle of corn genetics. Using these new genomes as references, plant scientists can better select for genes likely to lead to better crop yields or stress tolerance.

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