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1. A Large-Scale Screen for Artificial Selection in Maize Identifies Candidate Agronomic Loci for Domestication and Crop Improvement

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Yamasaki, Masanori , Tenaillon, Maud I. , Vroh Bi, Irie , Schroeder, Steve G. , Sanchez-Villeda, Hector , Doebley, John F. , Gaut, Brandon S. , McMullen, Michael D.
Subject:
selection criteria , corn , Zea mays , Zea mays subsp. parviglumis , domestication , American Indians , hybrids , inbred lines , genetic variation , genes , statistical analysis , sequence analysis , DNA , nutritive value , seed productivity , Mexico
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2005

2. Application of Molecular Markers in Breeding for Nitrogen Use Efficiency

Description:
In the special issue: Enhancing the efficiency of nitrogen utilization in plants / edited by S.S. Goyal, R. Tischner and A.S. Basra.
Author:
Agrama, H.A.
Subject:
plants , literature reviews , plant nutrition , nitrogen , nutrient use efficiency , plant breeding , artificial selection , selection criteria , genetic markers , biomarkers , dry matter accumulation , Zea mays , corn , grain yield , nutrient availability , marker-assisted selection , chromosome mapping , quantitative trait loci , plant morphology , agronomic traits , yield components
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2005

3. Evaluation of Food-Grade Dent Corn Hybrids for Severity of Fusarium Ear Rot and Fumonisin Accumulation in Grain

Description:
Includes references
Author:
Kleinschmidt, C.E. , Clements, M.J. , Maragos, C.M. , Pataky, J.K. , White, D.G.
Subject:
Zea mays , dent corn , hybrids , cultivars , Gibberella fujikuroi , Fusarium proliferatum , ear rot , fumonisins , food contamination , germplasm screening , selection criteria , disease resistance , genetic variation , genetic resistance , Illinois
Collection:
Journal Articles, USDA Authors, Peer-Reviewed
Year:
2005