When a maize plant is attacked by the fungus Ustilago maydis, tumor-like tissue growths occur at the site of infection. How the pathogen causes this response in its host has long been unknown. But a ...

When a maize plant is attacked by the fungus Ustilago maydis, tumor-like tissue growths occur at the site of infection. How the pathogen causes this response in its host has long been unknown. But a ...

Increasing planting density has had a key role in boosting yields of maize (corn). However, optimal plant architecture is a prerequisite for adapting maize to dense planting. In general, more-upright ...

Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development has announced an outbreak of Downy Mildew Disease (DMD) that ...

Plant stem cells are crucial for the world's food supply, animal feed, and fuel production. They lay the foundation for how plants grow. Yet, much about these mysterious building blocks remains ...

The demand for UK maize rise is rising, and so too is the demand for multi-use varieties which offer flexible market ...

Production of transgenic maize (Zea mays L.) callus, plants, and progeny from microprojectile bombardment of 2-5-d cultured Hi-II immature embryos is described. Histological evidence indicates that ...

Maize is a staple crop and a cornerstone of livelihoods. Therefore, understanding the rhythm of the seasons is paramount. The difference between a bountiful harvest and a devastating loss often comes ...

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In just about every corner of the globe, maize is an essential crop. Americans, who call it corn, dedicate more than 90 million acres to it — roughly the same size as the entire state of Montana. But ...

Farmers rely on crop yields for economic returns, but soil or water contamination with heavy metals like arsenic threatens crop production and human health. However, some plants exhibit tolerance to ...