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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-06-01
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Series: | BMC Plant Biology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-021-03040-3 |