Comparison · cultivar
Maize inbred lines: B73 vs Mo17 vs W22
Compare public maize inbred/reference lines.
| Dimension | B73 | Mo17 | W22 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parent crop | Maize | Maize | Maize |
| Type | Inbred line | Inbred line | Inbred line |
| Origin | Iowa, United States | Missouri, United States | Wisconsin, United States |
| Growth habit | Annual, single-stalked maize plant grown as an inbred line | Annual, single-stalked maize plant grown as an inbred line | Annual, single-stalked maize plant grown as an inbred line |
| Registry status | historical | historical | historical |
| Intended use | Public inbred parent line for hybrid maize breeding, Reference genome and germplasm for maize genetics and genomics, Teaching and research material | Public inbred parent line for hybrid maize breeding, Reference germplasm for maize genetics and heterosis research, Teaching and research material | Maize genetics and functional-genomics research, Reference background for transposon (Activator/Dissociation) studies, Reference genome for maize functional genomics |
| Quality traits | Yellow dent kernel type, Stiff-stalked plant architecture | Yellow dent kernel type | Color-converted background expressing anthocyanin pigmentation used in genetic studies |
Methodology
Attributes read from each entry.
Limitations
- Public research lines, not commercial hybrids.
Sources
This article draws on the following authoritative sources. See our sources & methodology for how they are selected.
- [1]GRIN-Global / National Plant Germplasm System (opens in a new tab)Authoritative
USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
- Type:
- Official registry
- Jurisdiction:
- United States / Global
- Accessed:
- 2026-07-12