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Mark Millard
Plant Introduction Research
Geneticist Plants

Phone: (515) 294-3715
Fax: (515) 294-1903

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Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Managing and distributing maize diversity: The NCRPIS maize collection - (Abstract Only)
Bernau, V.M., Millard, M.J., Peters, D.W. 2023. Managing and distributing maize diversity: The NCRPIS maize collection [abstract]. Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America Meeting. Paper 152181. https://scisoc.confex.com/scisoc/2023am/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/152181.
Twenty-five years of distributing maize PVP germplasm - (Abstract Only)
Bernau, V.M., Millard, M.J., Peters, D.W. 2023. Twenty-five years of distributing maize PVP germplasm [abstract]. Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America Meeting. Paper 152182. https://scisoc.confex.com/scisoc/2023am/meetingapp.cgi/Paper/152182.
Dominance effects and functional enrichments improve prediction of agronomic traits in hybrid maize Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Ramstein, G.P., Larsson, S.J., Cook, J.P., Edwards, J.W., Ersoz, E.S., Flint Garcia, S.A., Gardner, C.A., Holland, J.B., Lorenz, A.J., Mcmullen, M.D., Millard, M.J., Rocheford, T.R., Tuinstra, M.R., Bradbury, P., Buckler IV, E.S., Romay, M.C. 2020. Dominance effects and functional enrichments improve prediction of agronomic traits in hybrid maize. Genetics. 215:215-230. https://doi.org/10.1534/genetics.120.303025.
Evaluation of XL370A-derived maize germplasm for resistance to leaf feeding by fall armyworm Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Abel, C.A., Coates, B.S., Millard, M.J., Williams, W.P., Scott, M.P. 2020. Evaluation of XL370A-derived maize germplasm for resistance to leaf feeding by fall armyworm. Southwestern Entomologist. 45(1):69-74. https://doi.org/10.3958/059.045.0107.
Global access to maize germplasm provided by the U.S. National Plant Germplasm System and by U.S. plant breeders - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kurtz, B., Gardner, C.A., Millard, M.J., Bretting, P.K., Nickson, T., Smith, J.C. 2015. Global access to maize germplasm provided by the U.S. National Plant Germplasm System and by U.S. plant breeders. Crop Science. 56(3):931-941.
Maize Genetic Resources Collections – Utilizing a Treasure Trove - (Abstract Only)
Gardner, C.A., Millard, M.J. 2015. Maize Genetic Resources Collections – Utilizing a Treasure Trove [abstract]. Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America Meeting. Abstract no. 244-4.
The genetic architecture of maize height Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Peiffer, J.A., Romay, M.C., Gore, M.A., Flint Garcia, S.A., Zhang, Z., Millard, M.J., Gardner, C.A., McMullen, M.D., Holland, J.B., Bradbury, P., Buckler IV, E.S. 2014. The genetic architecture of maize height. Genetics. 196:1337-1356.
Comprehensive genotyping of the USA national maize inbred seed bank - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Romay, M.C., Millard, M.J., Glaubitz, J.C., Peiffer, J.A., Swarts, K.L., Casstevens, T.M., Elshire, R.J., Acharya, C.B., Mitchell, S.E., Flint Garcia, S.A., McMullen, M.D., Holland, J.B., Buckler IV, E.S., Gardner, C.A. 2013. Comprehensive genotyping of the US national maize inbred seed bank. Genome Biology. 14(6):1-18.
Compare Identity By Sequence Relationships of the Ames Diversity Panel using TYPSimSelector [abstract] Reprint Icon - (Abstract Only)
Mauch, E., Andorf, C.M., Millard, M.J., Romay, C., Buckler Iv, E.S., Gardner, C.A., Lawrence, C.J. 2013. Compare Identity By Sequence Relationships of the Ames Diversity Panel using TYPSimSelector [abstract]. In: Maize Genetics Conference, St. Charles, IL. Mar. 14-17, 2013. p. 55.
Using the GRIN-Global System to Identify Useful Plant Genetic Resources & Information - (Abstract Only)
Gardner, C.A., Cyr, P.D., Millard, M.J., Gu, L.M., Reisinger, M.A., Emberland, G.P., Sinnott, Q.P., Chung, J.C., Kinard, G.R., Bretting, P.K. 2012. Using the GRIN-Global System to Identify Useful Plant Genetic Resources & Information. Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America Meeting. Abstract 259-4.
Using High-Throughput Genotyping Information for Management of a Large Maize Collection - (Abstract Only)
Gardner, C.A., Romay-Alvarez, M.C., Millard, M.J., Flint Garcia, S.A., Holland, J.B., Buckler Iv, E.S. 2012. Using High-Throughput Genotyping Information for Management of a Large Maize Collection. Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America Meeting. Abstract 375-3.
The GRIN-Global Information Management System – Public Interface Demonstration and Input Opportunity - (Abstract Only)
Cyr, P.D., Gardner, C.A., Little, R.E., Gu, L.M., Weaver, B.E., Millard, M.J., Emberland, G.P., Reisinger, M.A., Sinnott, Q.P., Kinard, G.R., Mackay, M., Guarino, L., Bretting, P.K. 2011. The GRIN-Global Information Management System – Public Interface Demonstration and Input Opportunity. Plant and Animal Genome Conference. Abstract C904, p. 267.
GRIN-Global: An International Project to Develop a Global Plant Genebank and Information Management System - (Abstract Only)
Cyr, P.D., Weaver, B., Millard, M.J., Gardner, C.A., Bohning, M.A., Emberland, G.P., Sinnott, Q.P., Kinard, G.R., Franco, T., Mackay, M., Guarino, L., Bretting, P.K. 2009. GRIN-Global: An International Project to Develop a Global Plant Genebank and Information Management System [abstract]. Plant & Animal Genome XVII: International Conference on the Status of Plant & Animal Genome Research. Poster abstract number 800, p. 136.
GRIN-Global: An International Project to Develop a Global Plant Genebank Information Management System - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Postman, J.D., Bretting, P.K., Kinard, G.R., Cyr, P.D., Weaver, B., Millard, M.J., Gardner, C.A., Bohning, M.A., Emberland, G.P., Sinnott, Q.P., Ayala Silva, T., Hummer, K.E., Franco, T., Mackay, M., Guarino, L. 2010. GRIN-Global: An International Project to Develop a Global Plant Genebank Information Management System. Acta Horticulturae. 859:49-55.
The GRIN-Global Information Management System – A Preview and Opportunity for Public User Input - (Abstract Only)
Cyr, P.D., Little, R.E., Weaver, B.E., Millard, M.J., Gardner, C.A., Emberland, G.P., Reisinger, M.A., Sinnott, Q.P., Kinard, G.R., Bretting, P.K. 2010. The GRIN-Global Information Management System – A Preview and Opportunity for Public User Input [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XVII Conference. P800.
GRIN-Global: An International Project to Develop a Global Plant Genebank and Information Management System - (Abstract Only)
Cyr, P.D., Weaver, B.E., Millard, M.J., Gardner, C.A., Bohning, M.A., Emberland, G.P., Sinnott, Q.P., Kinard, G.R., Franco, T., Mackay, M., Guarino, L., Postman, J.D., Hummer, K.E., Ayala Silva, T., Bretting, P.K. 2009. GRIN-Global: An International Project to Develop a Global Plant Genebank and Information Management System [abstract]. 21st Annual AAIC Meeting-The Next Generation of Industrial Crops, Processes, and Products. p. 46.
Maize Photoperiod Control: Part II - (Abstract Only)
Gardner, C.A., Moore, T.D., Engstrom, F., Lively, M.S., Smelser, A.D., Millard, M.J., Blanco, M.H. 2009. Maize Photoperiod Control: Part II [abstract]. 2009 International Agronomy Society of America, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America Annual Meeting. Paper No. 55225.
GRIN-Global: An International Project to Develop a Global Plant Genebank and Information Management System - (Abstract Only)
Bretting, P.K., Kinard, C.E., Cyr, P.D., Weaver, B., Millard, M.J., Gardner, C.A., Bohning, M.A., Emberland, G.P., Sinnott, Q.P., Postman, J.D., Hummer, K.E., Ayala Silva, T., Franco, T., Mackay, M., Gaurino, L. 2009. GRIN-Global: An International Project to Develop a Global Plant Genebank and Information Management System. Meeting Abstract. 44(4):1179.
GRIN-Global: An International Project to Develop a Global Plant Genebank and Information Management System - (Abstract Only)
Cyr, P.D., Weaver, B., Millard, M.J., Gardner, C.A., Bohning, M.A., Emberland, G.P., Sinnott, Q.P., Kinard, G.R., Bretting, P.K. 2009. GRIN-Global: An International Project to Develop a Global Plant Genebank and Information Management System. ASA-CSSA-SSSA Annual Meeting Abstracts.
GRIN-Global: An International Project to Develop a Global Plant Genebank and Information Management System - (Abstract Only)
Cyr, P.D., Weaver, B., Millard, M.J., Gardner, C.A., Bohning, M.A., Emberland, G.P., Sinnott, Q.P., Kinard, G.R., Postman, J.D., Franco, T., Mackay, M., Guarino, L., Bretting, P.K. 2009. GRIN-Global: An International Project to Develop a Global Plant Genebank and Information Management System. Proceedings American Society of Horticultural Sciences. HORTSCIENCE. 44(4):1179.
GRIN-Global: An International Project to Develop a Global Plant Genebank and Information Management System - (Abstract Only)
Cyr, P.D., Weaver, B.E., Millard, M.J., Gardner, C.A., Bohning, M.A., Emberland, G.P., Sinnott, Q.P., Kinard, G.R., Franco, T., Mackay, M., Guarino, L., Postman, J.D., Hummer, K.E., Ayala Silva, T., Bretting, P.K. 2009. GRIN-Global: An International Project to Develop a Global Plant Genebank and Information Management System [abstract]. Maize Genetics Conference Abstracts. 51:P43.
The Other NPGS Maize Collection – A Rich Source of Maize Genetic Diversity - (Abstract Only)
Millard, M.J., Gardner, C.A. 2007. The Other NPGS Maize Collection – A Rich Source of Maize Genetic Diversity [abstract]. Maize Genetics Conference Abstracts.
SUMMER RESEARCH INTERNSHIPS IN PLANT GENOME RESEARCH FOR AMERICAN INDIANS AT IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY - (Abstract Only)
Lawrence, C.J., Cruz, V.M., Gardner, C.A., Widrlechner, M.P., Millard, M.J., Seigfried, T.E., Campbell, D.A., Brendel, V. 2006. Summer research internships in plant genome research for American Indians at Iowa State University [abstract]. Book of Abstracts - Collaborative Plant Biology in the Rocky Mountain/Midwest Region: Impacts and Future Prospects for Plant Genomics. p. 31.
A COMPUTATIONAL APPROACH FOR CHARACTERIZING STANDARDIZED PHENOTYPIC IMAGES FOR MAIZE - (Abstract Only)
Shyu, C., Green, J., Farmer, C., Kazic, T., Coe Jr, E.H., Schaeffer, M.L., Millard, M.J., Cyr, P.D., Gardner, C.A. 2006. A computational approach for characterizing standardized phenotypic images for maize [abstract]. 48th Annual Maize Genetics Conference. 48:56.
POTENTIAL IMPACT OF THE AB10 CHROMOSOME ON PRESERVATION OF MAIZE GENETIC RESOURCES - (Abstract Only)
Lawrence, C.J., Hiatt, E.N., Millard, M.J., Gardner, C.A. 2006. Potential impact of the Ab10 chromosome on preservation of maize genetic resources [abstract]. 48th Annual Maize Genetics Conference Program and Abstracts. p. 228.
A FRAMEWORK OF COMPLEX QUERIES FOR PLANT PHENOTYPE IMAGE DATABASES - (Abstract Only)
Shyu, C., Green, J., Farmer, C., Kazic, T., Coe, E.H., Schaeffer, M.L., Lawrence, C.J., Millard, M.J., Cyr, P.D., Gardner, C.A. 2006. A framework of complex queries for plant phenotype image databases [abstract]. Plant and Animal Genome XIV: Final Abstract Guide. p. 875.
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