Guide through the maize genome (IMAGE) Heinrich-Heine University Duesseldorf Caption Guide through the maize genome: A newly developed method can be used to identify the differences in genetic information that are responsible for the variation in plant traits between different varieties. This can be used for targeted breeding with a view to increasing yields, for example. Credit Paul Schwaderer, andriigorulko / valiantsin – stock.adobe.com Usage Restrictions No restrictions. License Public Domain Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.