Transgenic biofortification of the starchy staple cassava (Manihot esculenta) generates a novel sink for protein.

Although calorie dense, the starchy, tuberous roots of cassava provide the lowest sources of dietary protein within the major staple food crops (Manihot esculenta Crantz). (Montagnac JA, Davis CR, Tanumihardjo SA. (2009) Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf 8:181-194). Cassava was genetically modified to exp...

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Main Authors: Mohammad Abhary, Dimuth Siritunga, Gene Stevens, Nigel J Taylor, Claude M Fauquet
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/21283593/pdf/?tool=EBI