Abstract: The disclosure concerns compositions and methods for determining the zygosity of corn plants containing one or more floury2 (fl2) mutations. In embodiments, the disclosure concerns a gene specific PCR-based molecular (KASPar®) assay for identifying the floury2 trait in plants. In certain embodiments, compositions and methods are disclosed for determining the zygosity of corn plants with respect to the fl2 allele. In particular embodiments, the assay may be used for fl2 germplasm identification, accelerating introgression and molecular breeding programs in corn and other plants.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns compositions and methods for determining the zygosity of corn plants containing one or more floury2 (fl2) mutations. In embodiments, the disclosure concerns a gene specific PCR-based molecular (KASPar®) assay for identifying the floury2 trait in plants. In certain embodiments, compositions and methods are disclosed for determining the zygosity of corn plants with respect to the fl2 allele. In particular embodiments, the assay may be used for fl2 germplasm identification, accelerating introgression and molecular breeding programs in corn and other plants.

Abstract: An optically coded keyboard arrangement has a plurality of key units arranged to be individually actuated; an actuation sensing arrangement that includes a plurality of light emitters generating light beams and a plurality of detectors each placed in the path of a respective light beam. Each key unit includes a key arranged to be depressed and a coded mask coupled to the key for movement with the key in unison upon displacement of the key and for movement relative to the key in a direction transverse to the path of motion of the key. Each key unit further has a switching spring which, in the position of rest of the associated key has an arcuate shape bulging in one direction and engages at one end a countersupport. As the key is depressed, the switching spring is deformed into a more bulging shape, carrying the mask into a position where it is ready to interrupt the light beams.

Abstract: A feed mechanism for advancing a cartridged ink ribbon in feeding steps whose length is determined dependent upon the type of the ribbon contained in the ribbon cartridge. The feed mechanism includes a feed roller mounted in the cartridge and operatively connected with the ribbon for advancing the ribbon. The feed mechanism further includes a driving device mounted in the machine and operatively connectable to the drive roller upon insertion of the cartridge in the machine. The driving device has at least two output components arranged to rotate with unlike speeds. The feed mechanism further has a coupling arrangement mounted in the cartridge and continuously operatively connected with the feed roller. The coupling arrangement connects a selected one of the output components to the feed roller when the cartridge is in place in the typing machine.