Scientists have identified the genetic source of haploid induction, a process that greatly speeds up plant breeding. The ability to use this line to speed up breeding caught the attention of the corn-breeding industry. Today, all corn-breeding companies use haploids to shorten the time required to produce parent lines by several years. Reduced time and increased efficiencies for scientists to develop new hybrids have the potential to bring about higher-yielding, better-adapted seed options for growers at a faster pace.