Gene that determines floral sex may be key to new hybrid seeds
Monday, October 31, 2016 - 08:21
in Biology & Nature
A Yale University-led team of scientists has discovered a key gene in that controls the sex of maize flowers — a discovery that could open the door to creation of highly productive hybrid seed in many agricultural plants the authors say. “Genetic control of floral sexuality is the gateway for extending hybrid systems to related […]