Maize ear model, dihybrid cross

Shows diagrammatically the sequence of events that leads to the hybrid ear.  Sections showing the phenotypes of each generation are presented and each genotype is printed below the specimen.

The dihybrid cross shows the R  and Su alleles.  It demonstrates independent segregation of aleurone colour and endosperm texture (R/R Su/Su x r/r su/su).

See also S5.1

Click here to download Carolina's Genetic Corn  Ears Brochure

 (0.5M, *.pdf , new Window)