Further Experiments on Inheritance in Maize (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

H. K. Hayes

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484040022 ISBN 13: 9780484040020

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Uncover how classic maize crosses revealed how seed traits are inherited across generations. This book presents careful experiments and clear results.

This historical study walks through the methods and findings from early 20th-century maize research. It details how parental races were crossed, how seeds were classified by starch content, and how progeny were examined across generations to understand heredity. The work emphasizes accurate records, plant breeding techniques, and the interpretation of surprising patterns in seed types that challenged simple maternal explanations.

• Learn how different maize varieties express starch inside seeds and how these patterns segregate in offspring
• See how researchers tracked crosses, back crosses, and self-pollination to map inheritance
• Understand how seed size, pericarp, and other factors influence observed traits
• Get a window into the scientific process of testing hypotheses and refining conclusions

Ideal for readers interested in the history of genetics, plant breeding, and agricultural science, as well as those who want a grounded look at how early experiments shaped our understanding of heredity.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484040022
• ISBN 13: 9780484040020
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 55