COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING AND SELECTING MAIZE PLANTS WITH RESISTANCE TO NORTHERN LEAF BLIGHT

摘要

Compositions and methods useful in identifying and/or selecting maize plants having resistance to northern leaf blight are provided herein. The resistance may be newly conferred or enhanced relative to a control plant. The methods use markers to identify, select and/or construct resistant plants. Maize plants identified, selected, and/or generated by the methods described herein are also provided.