Maize has always been under constant human selection ever since it had been
domesticated. Intensive breeding programs that resulted in the massive use of hybrids
nowadays have started in the 60s. That brought significant yield increases but reduced the
genetic diversity at the same time. Consequently, breeders and researchers alike turned
their attention to national germplasm collections established decades ago in many
countries, as they may hold allelic variations that could prove useful for future improvements …

Correction: Romanian Maize (Zea mays) Inbred Lines as a Source of Genetic Diversity in
SE Europe, and Their Potential in Future Breeding Efforts - PMC … Correction: Romanian
Maize (Zea mays) Inbred Lines as a Source of Genetic Diversity in SE Europe, and Their
Potential in Future Breeding Efforts … This corrects the article "Romanian Maize (Zea mays)
Inbred Lines as a Source of Genetic Diversity in SE Europe, and Their Potential in Future
Breeding Efforts" in volume 8, e85501. …