Expression of genes associated with carbohydrate metabolism in cotton stems and roots

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cotton (<it>Gossypium hirsutum </it>L) is an important crop worldwide that provides fiber for the textile industry. Cotton is a perennial plant that stores starch in stems and roots to provide carbohydrates for growth in...

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Main Authors: Scheffler Jodi, Romano Gabriela, Taliercio Earl W, Ayre Brian G
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-01-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2229/9/11