Comparative transcriptomics reveals the difference in early endosperm development between maize with different amylose contents
In seeds, the endosperm is a crucial organ that plays vital roles in supporting embryo development and determining seed weight and quality. Starch is the predominant storage carbohydrate of the endosperm and accounts for ∼70% of the mature maize kernel weight. Nonetheless, because starch biosynthesi...
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| Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2019-08-01
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| Series: | PeerJ |
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| Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/7528.pdf |