Inbred Conversion Program

EaSY^TM

Native Traits is sponsoring an EaSY^TMconversion program based on molecular markers and phenotypic performance.  Previously, it had been shown that the presence of two alleles is associated with a 50% improvement in seed parent yield (see table below).   

Seed Yield of B73EaSY-BC4 Lines*

    Line                   Yield (Bushels/Acre)  

                                         1                                    151                     

                                         2                                    134

                                         3                                    174   

                       

                                         4                                    147 

                                                

                                         5                                    147

                                         6                                    137

                                         7                                    154

                                         8                                    197

                                         9                                    137

                                        10                                   159

                                        Mean                             154

                                        B73-BC4 Check            109

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                                      *All lines were homozygous for

                                         molecular markers. 

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