Old genes could lead to better corn
UC Davis and colleagues report teosinte, the wild grass ancestor of corn, carries genes that shaped modern hybrids. The study maps about 30 high-probability genes controlling kernel traits, highlighting genetic diversity loss and potential reintroduction to boost yields.
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Tion
McMullen
Brad Barbazuk
Barbazuk
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
Barbaruk
Eric Sachs
Monsanto
Qwest's Path Forward Scrutinizes Smaller Acquisitions
Qwest Communications plans a rebuild after losing a bid for MCI Inc. CEO Richard Notebaert aims to add customers and strengthen the balance sheet by acquiring smaller firms or assets. Analysts note debt and a weak wireless posture hinder progress amid pressure from telecom rivals.
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Associated Press
Denver
Richard Notebaert
Qwest Communications
MCI Inc
Qwest
Notebaert
Time Warner Telecommunications
XO Communications Inc
Tom Friedberg
Qwest Com
Boeing suit accuses parts maker of defective airplane components
Three Boeing veterans in Wichita filed a government backed suit alleging Ducommun supplied nearly two thousand defective parts used in 32 airplanes. The filing cites FAA nonconformity and says parts were on 737 747 757 and 767 jets built in Wichita and delivered 1998 to 2004 for U S Air Force Navy and foreign militaries. Names include James Ailes Jeannine Gigi Prewitt and Taylor Smith.
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Wichita, Kan
Boeing Co
Boeing
Wichita
U.S
Ducommun Inc
California
U.S. Justice Department
U.S. Air Force
Navy
Japan
Italy
Turkey
Australia
Federal Aviation Administration
James Ailes
Jeannine “Gigi” Prewitt
Derby
Taylor Smith
Savannah, Ga
Craig Martin
Seattle
Ducommun
Boeing Field
Bane
Stock buybacks raise questions on investor value
The piece argues buybacks often don t boost shareholder value despite boosts to earnings per share and return on equity. It cites 2004 S P 500 buybacks totaling 60 billion with only a 0 27 percent drop in shares outstanding due to employee grants and acquisitions offsetting retirements. It notes experts warn investors to track cash flow and dilution.
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Qwest
New York Stock Exchange
Verizon
Ashburn
MCI
New York
Standard & Poor
Yahoo Inc
Home Depot Inc
Merrill Lynch
International Business Machines Corp
Microsoft Corp
S&p 500
McVey
Dell Computer Corp
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University of Missouri At Columbia
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Leader
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Baby Bell U.S. West Inc
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SEC
Bob Smith
John McNees
Qwest Communications Inc
Adams County
Brighton
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Sylvia Brim
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Morgan Stanley
Henry McVey
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