Genetic basis of unstable expression of high gamma-tocopherol content in sunflower seeds

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Tocopherols are natural antioxidants with both <it>in vivo</it> (vitamin E) and <it>in vitro</it> activity. Sunflower seeds contain predominantly alpha-tocopherol (>90% of total tocopherols), with maximum v...

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Main Authors: García-Moreno María J, Fernández-Martínez José M, Velasco Leonardo, Pérez-Vich Begoña
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-05-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2229/12/71