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Genetic markers associated with drought tolerance in maize

US10301641B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 3, 2016
Grant dateMay 28, 2019
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Expiry dateOct 10, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02A40/132
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to methods and compositions for identifying, selecting and/or producing a maize plant or maize plant part having increased yield under non-drought conditions, increased yield stability under drought conditions, and/or increased drought tolerance. A maize plant or maize plant part, including any progeny and/or seeds derived from a maize plant or germplasm identified, selected and/or produced by any of the methods of the present invention is also provided.

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