Tag: maize

UF researchers discover missing piece in corn’s evolutionary history

by Samantha Murray
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 Research
Tags: Corn, Horticultural Sciences, Jiahn-Chou Guan, Karen Koch, Maize, Witchweed

UF researchers develop corn that can weather warming planet

by Samantha Murray
December 15, 2020

Climate change will affect many agricultural crops, and field corn is likely no exception. Field corn, the starchy cousin of sweet corn, is a globally important cereal grain used in livestock feed and other products. And it has an Achilles ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: CALS, Camila Ribeiro, Climate Change, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Corn, Horticultural Sciences, Maize, Mark Settles, News

UF scientists collaborate with Monsanto to develop improved computer model for corn production

by Tom Nordlie
October 14, 2011

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- To boost world corn production, scientists with the University of Florida and the agriculture company Monsanto are collaborating on an improved computer model designed to more accurately predict corn growth by making ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops
Tags: Boote, Corn, Jones, Maize, Modeling, Monsanto

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