Article
Fast-Flowering Mini-Maize: Seed to Seed in 60 Days.
Genetics - 1 Sept 2016
McCaw Morgan E, Wallace Jason G, Albert Patrice S, Buckler Edward S, Birchler James A
Abstract excerpt
Two lines of Zea mays were developed as a short-generation model for maize. The Fast-Flowering Mini-Maize (FFMM) lines A and B are robust inbred lines with a significantly shorter generation time, much smaller stature, and better greenhouse adaptation than traditional maize varieties. Five generations a year are typical. FFMM is the result of a modified double-cross hybrid between four fast-flowering lines:...
Topics
- Crosses, Genetic
- Flowers
- Genetic Markers
- Genotype
- Genotyping Techniques
- Hybrid Vigor
- Karyotype
- Models, Genetic
- Seeds
- Zea mays