Mutant Corn Gene May Lead to Breeding Better Crop
"This discovery has implications for food security and breeding new crop lines that can better deal with a changing climate," researcher says
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Waste from Making Purple Corn Chips Could Have Many Uses
A step-wise biorefinery approach uses the whole cob, producing a dye and a possible nutraceutical with the pigments, and an animal litter with the leftovers
Ancient DNA Brings New Insights to Corn's 9,000-Year History
Three 2,000-year-old cobs in Honduras show that people brought corn varieties back to Mesoamerica, possibly sparking productivity and shaping civilization
How Antioxidants in Corn Line Could Help Treat IBD
In addition to their anti-inflammatory properties, naturally occurring flavonoids are safer than standard drugs
Climate Change Could Mean Corn, Soybean Production Move North
Using machine learning, Penn State researchers revealed that while such a shift is not inevitable, evidence shows it is currently occurring and will likely continue
How a Soil Fungus Could Help Fight Corn Pests
New research suggests promoting the fungus could be an especially valuable strategy for organic growers who struggle with insect control
New Artificial Intelligence Algorithm Better Predicts Corn Yield
A new University of Illinois study offers a promising approach to efficiently and accurately process precision agriculture data
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
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