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The genetic basis of C-glycosyl flavone B-ring modification in maize (Zea mays L.) silks.
Genome - 1 Apr 2003
Cortés-Cruz Moisés, Snook Maurice, McMullen Michael D
Abstract excerpt
Resistance to corn earworm (CEW) (Helicoverpa zea Boddie) has been attributed to high concentrations of C-glycosyl flavones and chlorogenic acid in maize (Zea mays L.) silks. The most common C-glycosyl flavones isolated from maize silks are maysin, apimaysin, and methoxymaysin, which are distinguished by their B-ring substitutions. For a better understanding of the genetic mechanisms underlying the synthesis of...
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