Genetic Transformation of Metroxylon sagu (Rottb.) Cultures via Agrobacterium-Mediated and Particle Bombardment
Sago palm (Metroxylon sagu) is a perennial plant native to Southeast Asia and exploited mainly for the starch content in its trunk. Genetic improvement of sago palm is extremely slow when compared to other annual starch crops. Urgent attention is needed to improve the sago palm planting material and...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2014-01-01
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Series: | BioMed Research International |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/348140 |