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Gene-Based Approaches to Crop Simulation

Past Experiences and Future Opportunities

^a Centro Internacional de Mejoramiento de Maiz y Trigo (CIMMYT, Int.), Apt. Postal 6-641, 06600 Mexico, D.F., Mexico
^b Dep. of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Univ. of Georgia, Griffin, GA 30223-1797

View larger version (12K): [in a new window]   Fig. 1. Schematic of the structure of the gene Opaque 2 based on descriptions by Maddaloni et al. (1989) and Schmidt et al. (1990). Numbers in italics represent relative positions as base pairs along the DNA molecule. Due to space constraints, labels for some exons and introns are abbreviated (e.g., "I 2") or not shown (e.g., Intron 3).

View larger version (28K): [in a new window]   Fig. 2. Schematic of the multi-stage process of transcription of mRNA from DNA, processing, transport and translation that result in synthesis of a polypeptide in the cell cytoplasm. Processes are shown in italics and key products in bold face.