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- Title
Genetic and Genomic Toolbox of Zea mays.
- Authors
Nannas, Natalie J.; Dawe, R. Kelly
- Abstract
Maize has a long history of genetic and genomic tool development and is considered one of the most accessible higher plant systems. With a fully sequenced genome, a suite of cytogenetic tools, methods for both forward and reverse genetics, and characterized phenotype markers, maize is amenable to studying questions beyond plant biology. Major discoveries in the areas of transposons, imprinting, and chromosome biology came from work in maize. Moving forward in the post-genomic era, this classic model system will continue to be at the forefront of basic biological study. In this review, we outline the basics of working with maize and describe its rich genetic toolbox.
- Subjects
CORN genetics; PHENOTYPES; PLANT genomes; GENETIC research; PLANT genetics; PLANT chromosomes
- Publication
Genetics, 2015, Vol 199, Issue 3, p655
- ISSN
0016-6731
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1534/genetics.114.165183