Methods to differentiate and improve germplasm for seed emergence under stress

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9986678
APP PUB NO 20150208572A1
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14424867

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The present invention provides methods for testing seed germination and predicting seed emergence in stressful field conditions, such as cold and flooding stress. Cold Soak Test and ultra-drying methods are provided herein. The methods find use in the development of corn breeding technologies and germplasm selection to evaluate and develop new hybrids that can produce stable stands under stressful field conditions.

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PIONEER HI-BRED INTERNATIONAL INCIOWA IOWA

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Saab, Imad N Johnston, US 2 0

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