Identification and phylogenetic analysis of a novel starch synthase in maize

Starch is an important reserve of carbon and energy in plants, providing the majority of calories in the human diet and animal feed. Its synthesis is orchestrated by several key enzymes, and the amount and structure of starch, affecting crop yield and quality, are determined mainly by starch synthas...

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Main Authors: Hanmei eLiu, Guiling eYu, Bin eWei, Yongbin eWang, Junjie eZhang, Yufeng eHu, Yinghong eLiu, Guowu eYu, Huaiyu eZhang, Yubi eHuang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2015-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Plant Science
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpls.2015.01013/full