Excerpt from Heredity of a Maize Variation
Albinistic mutations are not uncommon in both plants and animals, and many white varieties are supposed to have originated in this way, but so far as known this is the first instance of a mutation of this kind affecting the endosperm of maize. The phenomenon is believed to be of interest, since it suggests one manner in which color diversity in maize may arise.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a detailed study into the inheritance of an obscure maize variation. The author begins with the discovery of a single white ear of corn in a field of yellow corn. The conditions under which the ear was found suggest a direct mutation, challenging the idea that this deviation was the result of cross-pollination. The book delves into the behavior of the white ear's progeny, looking at the inheritance of its endosperm color in its offspring. The research described in this book provides evidence to support the author's argument that segregation of traits in hybrids is often incomplete and influenced by many factors. The results of this study challenge the theory of complete segregation, which has been a cornerstone of Mendelian inheritance. This study adds to the understanding of the complexity of genetic inheritance and the variation found in nature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780260964854_0
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