Pioneer Hi-bred International, Inc.

Barry A Martin

Laurie Carrigan

John Schoper

Timothy George Helentjaris

Glenn S Cole

Thomas C Heaton

Sharon E Malmberg

Rhonda J McCasky Feazel

Methods of genotyping amplified mixtures of DNAs, nucleic acid markers and methods of obtaining markers, kits, recombinant plants, positional cloning and integrated systems for making genotypes and assessing hybridizations are provided. These features are applicable to DNA fingerprinting, marker assisted selection, genotyping, cladistic analysis of variance, and high throughput laboratory screening methods.

Use of selective DNA fragment amplification products for hybridization-based genetic fingerprinting, marker assisted selection, and high-throughput screening

An increase in the quality of maize seed, especially with respect to improved seed vigor, is achieved by defoliating maize plants during a specific period after pollination. A maize seed assemblage then is obtained that is characterized by an enhanced seed vigor.

Seed vigor by pre-harvest defoliation of maize plants

Use of selective DNA fragment amplification products for

Sunflower seed, plants and oil are described which have a total level of saturated fatty acids equal to 6% or less relative to the total fatty acid content, a total level of stearic acid less than 1% of the total fatty acid content, and a total level of palmitic acid less than 3% of the total fatty acid content.

Sunflower products having lower levels of saturated fatty acids

Growing community of inventors

Sycamore, IL, United States of America

Barry A Martin