Human selection during crop domestication has resulted in remarkable transformations of
plant phenotypes, providing a window into the genetic basis of morphological evolution …

Plant development depends on the activity of various types of meristems that generate
organs such as leaves and floral organs throughout the life cycle. Grass species produce …

Shoot growth depends on meristems, pools of stem cells that are maintained by a negative
feedback loop between the clavata pathway and the WUSCHEL homeobox gene. CLAVATA …

Domestication of cereal crops, such as maize, wheat and rice, had a profound influence on
agriculture and the establishment of human civilizations. One major improvement was an …

Phenotypic variation has been manipulated by humans during crop domestication, which
occurred primarily between 3000 and 10000 years ago in the various centers of origin …

Drought can cause severe reduction in maize production, and strongly threatens crop yields.
To dissect this complex trait and identify superior alleles, 350 tropical and subtropical maize …

Stalk strength is an important trait in maize (Zea mays L.). Strong stalks reduce lodging and
maximize harvestable yield. Studies show rind penetrometer resistance (RPR), or the force …

The vegetative and reproductive shoot architectures displayed by members of the grass
family are critical to reproductive success, and thus agronomic yield. Variation in shoot …

Increasing levels of provitamin A carotenoids in maize (Zea mays L.) grain through plant
breeding has potential to help humans suffering from vitamin A deficiency. In parts of Africa …

Grain yield is one of the most important and complex quantitative traits in maize breeding. In
the present study, a total of 11 connected RIL populations, derived from crosses between …