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Methods and compositions for gray leaf spot resistance in corn

US8779232B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 30, 2013
Grant dateJul 15, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q2600/172
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of plant breeding. More specifically, the present invention includes a method of using haploid plants for genetic mapping of traits of interest such as disease resistance. Further, the invention includes a method for breeding corn plants containing quantitative trait loci (QTL) that are associated with resistance to Gray Leaf Spot, a fungal disease associated with Cercospora spp.

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