Tracking down the jumping genes of maize

Tracking down the jumping genes of maize 08/31/2017 05:51 PM EDT The "jumping genes" of maize have finally been mapped by an international team led by researchers at the University of California, Davis, and the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. The discovery could ultimately benefit the breeding and production of maize, one of the world's most important crops. Full story at https://www.ucdavis.edu/news/tracking-down-jumping-genes-maize Source University of California, Davis This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111