A naturally occurring variation in the BrMAM-3 gene is associated with aliphatic glucosinolate accumulation in Brassica rapa leaves
Giving vegetables a nutritional upgrade The identification of a gene controlling the production of a critical class of plant metabolites could enable researchers to engineer healthier crops. Vegetables such as cabbage and broccoli generate various glucosinolates as a defense mechanism against pests...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2018-12-01
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| Series: | Horticulture Research |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41438-018-0074-6 |