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Showing 1 to 8 of 8 for “"maize kernel"”.
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Genetic Analysis of Nitrogen Remobilization and Kernel Compositon in Zea Mays L. and Sorghum Bicolor (L.) Moench
… Analysis of Nitrogen Remobilization and Kernel Composition in Zea Mays L. and Sorghum Bicolor (L.) Moench. Major Professor: Mitchell Tuinstra. Modern maize (Zea mays L.) production relies heavily on nitrogen fertilization for high productivity. Over-application of nitrogen fertilizers in …
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Effects of Drought on Gene Expression in Maize Reproductive and Leaf Meristem Tissues as Revealed by Deep Sequencing
… We developed a working RNA-Seq pipeline to study maize (Zea mays) drought transcriptome sequenced by Illumina GSIIx technology to compare drought treated and well- watered fertilized ovary (1-2DAP) and basal leaf meristem tissue. The pipeline also identified novel splice junctions - splice …
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A genetic study of resistance to kernel infection by Aspergillus flavus in maize (Zea mays L.)
Maize (Zea mays L.) kernel infection by Aspergillus flavus is a chronic problem in the southern USA. Genetic resistance to A. flavus is needed to solve this problem. To ascertain and understand the inheritance of resistance to field kernel infection by A. flavus, a five-parent diallel analysis and …
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Genetic, Genomic, and Breeding Approaches to Further Explore Kernel Composition Traits and Grain Yield in Maize
Maize (Zea mays L.) is a model species well suited for the dissection of complex traits which are often of commercial value. The purpose of this research was to gain a deeper understanding of the genetic control of maize kernel composition traits starch, protein, and oil concentration, and also …
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Functional properties of white maize meal stored under tropical conditions
Maize meal, particularly white maize meal, the flour from the ground maize kernel, is the dominant staple food in many parts of Africa. A wide variety of maize meal types, particularly in Eastern and Southern Africa are produced by dry milling-degerming system. Maize meal is stored at various …
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An investigation of Fusarium verticillioides infection in maize using physiological and molecular approaches
Abstract Maize (Zea mays L.) is an important staple food crop in sub-Saharan Africa providing food security to millions of people. Fusarium verticillioides is an important fungal pathogen that infects maize and causes 'Fusarium Ear Rot' which decreases maize kernel yield and quality. In addition, …
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Design and Development of a Low-cost Acoustic Device to Detect Pest Infestation in Stored Maize
Insect damage in stored maize is one of the major post-harvest losses occurring in developing countries, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. To reduce economic losses, separation of infested grains from clean ones is critical and requires detection of infestation in stored grains. This study aimed at …
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Phenotypic response to selection for protein in maize kernels
… divergent selection for protein concentration in maize grain has been conducted at the University of Illinois since 1896. Grain protein concentration in maize and other cereal crops is strongly associated with productivity, nutritional quality, and processing characteristics. Although grain …