A practical method to improve the efficiency of pollination in maize breeding and genetics research
Dylan L. Schoemaker, Frank L. McFarland, Brian J. Martinell, Kathryn J. Michel, Lucas Mathews, Dan O'Brien, Natalia de León, Heidi F. Kaeppler, Shawn M. Kaeppler
This paper describes a method to extend maize pollen viability and increase pollination efficiency by storing pollen mixed with a PEEK substrate at 6°C for up to nine days.
Crop Science · Jul 4, 2023Peer-reviewedGenetics