The Origin of Critical Maize Traits - Regina Fairbanks and Dr. Jeffrey Ross-Ibarra

Episode 459 of the Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta podcast, hosted by Colabra, titled "The Origin of Critical Maize Traits - Regina Fairbanks and Dr. Jeffrey Ross-Ibarra" was published on May 17, 2025 and runs 31 minutes.

May 17, 2025 ·31m · Talking Biotech with Dr. Kevin Folta

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Episode Description

This episode of the Talking Biotech podcast delves into the evolutionary significance and domestication history of corn (maize). Dr. Kevin Folta hosts a discussion with Regina Fairbanks and Dr. Jeffrey Ross-Ibarra from UC Davis, exploring the traits that enabled maize's domestication, the role of the TGA gene, and the implications for modern breeding. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding maize's genetic diversity and how modern tools may be used to unravel long standing questions about maize domestication.