Patent ID: 9095113
Filing Date: 2015-08-04
Classification: A01H,C12N,C12Q

Abstract:
1. A method of introgressing a Gray Leaf Spot (GLS) resistance QTL allele into a corn plant, the method comprising the steps of: a) crossing at least one first corn plant comprising the Grey Leaf Spot resistance QTL allele, wherein the allele comprises SEQ ID NO: 1048, with at least one second corn plant in order to form a segregating population; b) screening said segregating population with one or more nucleic acid markers to determine if one or more corn plants from said segregating population contain the Gray Leaf Spot resistance QTL allele comprising SEQ ID NO: 1048; and c) selecting from said segregating population one or more corn plants comprising said allele associated with a Gray Leaf Spot (GLS) resistance QTL.