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Lancaster Farming

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Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1964

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2

New Corn Gene Promises Higher Quality Protein

Purdue University researchers report the opaque-2 mutant could double corn protein value by increasing lysine content, addressing amino acid balance and potential hunger relief. Dr. Edwin T. Mertz and colleagues developed a protein extraction method to measure zein and glutelin, aiding tracking of this mutant.

Purdue University Purdue Edwin T. Mertz Biochemistry Department

Farm Women Society plans talks at Solanco High

The Lancaster County Farm Women Society hosted a covered dish supper at Christian and Shenk’s home. Devotions were led by Mrs. Lester Kreider. David Lapp shared slides from seven months in New Zealand with the International Farm Youth Program. Plans include Purdue work on high protein corn and nutrition. The November 7 convention at Solanco High School will feature this research. The next meeting is November 21 at Mrs. John N. Hess’s home at 1:30 pm.

Farm Women Society Christian Shenk Dorsea Road Lancaster Lester Kreider David Lapp New Zealand International Farm Youth Program Lancaster County Farm Women's Solanco High School John N. Hess Columbia R2

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