Identifying Candidate Genes for Enhancing Grain Zn Concentration in Wheat

Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is one of the major staple food crops worldwide. Despite efforts in improving wheat quality, micronutrient levels are still below the optimal range for human nutrition. In particular, zinc (Zn) deficiency is a widespread problem in human nutrition in countries relying ma...

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Main Authors: Dalia Z. Alomari, Kai Eggert, Nicolaus von Wirén, Ahmad M. Alqudah, Andreas Polley, Jörg Plieske, Martin W. Ganal, Klaus Pillen, Marion S. Röder
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Plant Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpls.2018.01313/full