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[A study of genetic stability of male sterile mutant of maize obtained from space flighted seeds].
Hang tian yi xue yu yi xue gong cheng = Space medicine & medical engineering - 1 Feb 2002
Li Jin-guo, Pan Guang-tang, Cao Mo-ju, Rong Ting-zhao, Jiang Xing-cun
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To select a male sterile mutant of maize through space flight for production application. METHOD: Air dried seeds of maize (Chuan Dan No. 9) were carried to space for 15 d. After returned to the earth, a male sterile mutant was selected and a sterile line was obtained through direction breeding. RESULT: It was found that the sterile material was thoroughly abortive. The sterile was trail stable and...
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