Elucidating the multifunctional role of the cell wall components in the maize exploitation

Abstract Background Besides the use of maize grain as food and feed, maize stover can be a profitable by-product for cellulosic ethanol production, whereas the whole plant can be used for silage production. However, yield is reduced by pest damages, stem corn borers being one of the most important y...

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Main Authors: Ana López-Malvar, Rosa Ana Malvar, Xose Carlos Souto, Leonardo Dario Gomez, Rachael Simister, Antonio Encina, Jaime Barros-Rios, Sonia Pereira-Crespo, Rogelio Santiago
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-021-03040-3