Effect of Light- and Dark-Germination on the Phenolic Biosynthesis, Phytochemical Profiles, and Antioxidant Activities in Sweet Corn (Zea mays L.) Sprouts

Sweet corn is one of the most widely planted crops in China. Sprouting of grains is a new processes to increase the nutritional value of grain products. The present study explores the effects of light on the nutritional quality of sweet corn sprouts. Gene expression of phenolic biosynthesis, phytoch...

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Main Authors: Nan Xiang, Xinbo Guo, Fengyuan Liu, Quan Li, Jianguang Hu, Charles Stephen Brennan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-06-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/18/6/1246