B73 maize seedlings, ready for leaf whorl transformation. (IMAGE)

Boyce Thompson Institute

B73 maize seedlings, ready for leaf whorl transformation.

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B73 maize seedlings, ready for leaf whorl transformation. The use of seedlings instead of embryos reduces the need for advanced growing facilities, making maize bioengineering more accessible to academic labs.

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Boyce Thompson Institute, Van Eck Lab

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