
UF researchers discover missing piece in corn’s evolutionary history
January 24, 2023
Ancient ears of corn were about two inches long, with only a few tiny kernels and no cob. Domestication transformed them into modern corn, but how that happened is largely a mystery. In a new study, researchers showed that plant hormones ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS ResearchTags: Corn, Horticultural Sciences, Jiahn-Chou Guan, Karen Koch, Maize, Witchweed