SeedQuest Technology - from - Celera AgGen

DNA analysis, or genotyping, presents a powerful tool to assist plant breeders in the documentation of key breeding programs. Microsatellite-based genotype analyses using SSRs significantly enhance the characterization of proprietary germplasm by generating a permanent, positive identity for individual lines.

SSRs (Simple Sequence Repeat microsatellite DNA markers) are co-dominant, robust, and highly discriminating genetic markers that are present throughout the maize genome.

"Microsatellites are particularly attractive for distinguishing between cultivars, since the level of variation detected... is higher than that... with any other molecular assay."
J. Russell et al.
Scottish Crop Research Institute
Genome, 40: 442-450 (1997)

Celera AgGen has assembled an optimized panel of 100 SSRs designed to harness the power of this marker technology for the maize breeder. We selected these SSRs from over 700 tested candidates to provide:	evenly distributed coverage of the genome, highly informative polymorphism data, and reliable, reproducible data collection.

Celera AgGen designed and optimized the Maize100TM marker panel to deliver this powerful technology to the maize breeder. Tested and selected from over 700 candidate markers, the Maize100TM analysis provides:

evenly distributed coverage of the maize genome,
highly informative polymorphism data, and
reliable, reproducible data collection.

Context-independent allele scoring, single-base-pair discrimination, and rapid delivery of results combine to make Maize100TM genotyping the fastest, most accurate system available. AgGen is proud to offer maize breeders this new tool to:
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Celera AgGen is a fully licensed provider of DNA analysis. We offer expert consultation on all projects and, as our valued customer, your data is always handled with the strictest confidentiality.

establish permanent, positive identity for inbreds and hybrids,

protect proprietary germplasm,

optimize inbred selection for yield trials,

estimate genetic distance between lines, and

enrich for superior hybrids.