Wild type maize is deficient in several key amino acids necessary for proper human nutrition. The maize opaque2 mutation gives the grain a more complete protein content, but it makes the endosperm fragile. Lines known as ...

Pageantry has been belittled as an “archaic” and “passé” amusement, yet over time society has remained charmed with its search for a modern-day Cinderella. Today, the industry has burgeoned into a multi-billion dollar ...