Corn Varieties (IMAGE) Penn State Caption The red-flavonoid containing corn line used in this research was developed by introgression of a few genetic backgrounds of field corn lines that harbored different genes and gene pathways that lead to creation of flavonoids. This photo shows multiple ears with variable flavonoid contents developed during this breeding project. Credit Surinder Chopra/Penn State Usage Restrictions non commercial use only License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.