University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources

July 14, 2006

Corn database offers biological research details

The Maize Genetics and Genomics Database, or MaizeGDB, offers information on traits, genetic sequences, and other features of maize, including those related to its breeding and improvement. In addition to corn’s extensive food and feed use, research has facilitated its use in products as diverse as glue, paint, insecticides, toothpaste, rubber tires, rayon, and molded plastics. It’s also the major feedstock for domestic ethanol production. Developed in collaboration with Iowa State University, MaizeGDB gives free access to information in a way that summarizes biological relationships. It also features easy-to-use computational tools.

Access MaizeGDB at www.maizegdb.org.

July 2006 Science Update
USDA-ARS Agricultural Research

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