Compositions and methods for selecting maize plants with increased ear weight and increased yield
US10316370B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 11, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A40/10
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Compositions and methods useful in identifying and selecting maize plants with increased ear weight and yield are provided herein. The methods use molecular genetic markers to identify and/or select maize plants with increased ear weight and increased yield or to identify and counter-select maize plants with decreased ear weight and decreased yield.
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