The antidote (1, 8 naphthalic anhydride) is recommended for
corn protection against EPTC injury where the antidote is applied at
a half percent by weight of corn seeds before planting.
Studies were
conducted to determine the factors affecting the action of antidote in
corn (Zea mays L. var. NB 501D)...
Maize defective kernel (dek) mutants identify genes necessary for the
successful passage of embryos through the embryogenic and maturation
phases of embryo development. The goal of this thesis was to characterize the
developmental potential of three dek mutants that appeared to be
morphologically blocked prior to the maturation phase of...
The effect of HTST pressure blanching processing parameters, as
compared to conventional steam blanching, on enzyme activity,
moisture, drip loss, shear force, sensory attributes and consumer
acceptability of frozen sweet corn were determined. Complete
inactivation of catalase and peroxidase required HTST treatments of
60 psi and 75 psi, respectively. No...
Experiments were performed to assess regulatory factors governing maize
embryo maturation and vivipary. Both visual and molecular markers of embryo
development were used to examine the roles of the hormones abscisic acid (ABA)
and gibberellins (GAs), as well as water stress in governing transit from early
embryogeny to maturation-phase development....
Crossover frequencies for seven selected regions on five
chromosomes of maize were measured to ascertain the effect of
chelating agents on recombination. Ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid,
EDTA, and dimethyl sulfoxide, DMSO, were used in three concentrations
singly, and in all combinations. Plants heterozygous for
for linked genes governing seed and seedling...