New Corn Performs Better in Cold
BTI researchers develop a strain of corn that recovers much more quickly after a cold snap, which could enable farmers to harvest their crops earlier in the season and command higher prices
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Nanosatellites Improve Detection of Early-Season Corn Nitrogen Stress
Being able to detect and address changes in crop nutrient status in real time is vitally important to avoid damage at critical periods and optimize yield
Scientists Improve Yield Predictions Based on Seedling Data
Using plant RNA data from two-week-old corn seedlings, researchers have shown that farmers and scientists can improve adult crop trait predictions with accuracy that rivals current approaches using DNA
Sweet Corn Growers, Processors Could Dramatically Increase Yield, Profit
Recent research shows that certain hybrids are naturally density tolerant, and their performance improves when planted at higher population sizes
Study Finds Rising Ozone a Hidden Threat to Corn
New study finds that some members of the corn family tree are more susceptible than others to yield losses under high ozone air pollution
Eight Species of Fungus Cause Corn Root Rot
This is the first time South Dakota researchers have identified the pathogens causing root rot of corn in the state
Purple Corn Offers Benefits Inside and Out
While developing new types of purple corn, researchers found some with elevated levels of a naturally occurring chemical that may fight a variety of health issues
Yield-Boosting Stay-Green Gene Identified from 118-Year-Old Experiment in Corn
When the gene is turned off, field-grown elite hybrids yield 4.6 bushels more per acre on average than standard plants
New NIST Reference Material Aims to Improve Food Safety in Corn Products
New product can be used by lab scientists who need a reliable way to measure corn for poisonous compounds that are produced by mold, known as mycotoxins
Corn Breeder Looking to Build a Better Bourbon
Ongoing research project aims at producing better whiskey through science