USE OF BROWN MIDRIB-3 GENE SPECIFIC MARKERS IN MAIZE FOR TRAIT INTROGRESSION

摘要

This disclosure concerns compositions and methods for determining the zygosity of corn plants containing one or more brown midrib (BMR) mutations. The disclosure also concerns methods that are useful for enhancing the breeding process for BMR corn. In certain embodiments, compositions and methods for determining the zygosity of corn plants with respect to the bm3 allele.