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Darrah, Larry |
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Submitted to: Meeting Abstract
Publication Type: Abstract Only Publication Acceptance Date: 9/19/1996 Publication Date: N/A Citation: N/A Interpretive Summary: Technical Abstract: Marcus S. Zuber's stimulation of ideas, and his motivating of others towards collaborative research work, have significantly contributed to the productivity of the corn breeding community. Zuber's research encompassed root and stalk lodging resistance, selection for earworm and European corn borer resistance, pipe corn hybrids, food-corn hybrid testing, high amylose starch and modified amino acid mutants, screening for resistance to stalk rots, and screening for aflatoxin resistance. Along with development of tools and techniques, basic research questions were answered. Genetically improved populations or inbreds resulting from the particular research were released to hybrid corn breeders for utilization and improvement of hybrids grown by farmers. Corn inbred lines released from his USDA-ARS project at the University of Missouri, especially Mo17, contributed to the rapid adoption of single-cross corn hybrids having wide adaptability. This presentation will highlight specific contributions to maize research and convey why Zuber is a man outstanding in his field. |
