College of Science, University of Karbala discussed a master dissertation on diagnosing of some genotypes in maize (Zea mays L) via using molecular indicators by the postgraduate student, Mr. Ali Kareem.

The dissertation aimed at estimating the genetic variation and genetic relationships between the genotypes of the yellow corn plant using some molecular techniques and finding the distinctive genetic fingerprint of the studied genotypes.

The dissertation concluded that the Scot indices are an effective tool for analyzing genetic diversity and are more efficient than total seed protein in detecting genetic variation and knowing the sequences of the nitrogenous bases of ten of the maize plants’ structures, and recording five in the NCBI Global Gene Bank.

The dissertation recommended adopting Scot markers with DNA in other genotypes of plants and conducting a comprehensive study that includes knowing the protein pattern and identifying the proteins produced by the plant under different stress conditions.