The sequencing of the inbred B73 maize line 9 provides a reference genome that can be used to anchor resequencing data from other maize lines. Here, we analyze the whole-genome resequencing of six ...

When two maize inbred lines are crossed with each other, an interesting effect occurs: The hybrid offspring have a significantly higher yield than either of the two parent plants. Scientists at ...

The development of elite inbred lines is critical for breeding hybrid varieties and achieving sustained yield improvements. However, efficient breeding of inbred lines faces significant challenges ...

Chinese scientists have bred the world's purest inbred line of pigs that may prove ideal organ donors for human beings. A team of zoologists headed by Prof. Zeng Yangzhi of Yunnan Agricultural ...

Through a fascinating piece of historical genetics, Gonzalo Alvarez from the University of Santiago de Compostela has confirmed that inbreeding caused the extinction of this dynasty. He traced the ...

More information: Faith A. Bankole et al, Identification of Early and Extra-Early Maturing Tropical Maize Inbred Lines with Multiple Disease Resistance for Enhanced Maize Production and ...