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Construction of 12 EST libraries and characterization of a 12,226 EST dataset for chicory (Cichorium intybus) root, leaves and nodules in the context of carbohydrate metabolism investigation.
BMC plant biology - 28 Jan 2009
Dauchot Nicolas, Mingeot Dominique, Purnelle Bénédicte, Muys Céline, Watillon Bernard, Boutry Marc, Van Cutsem Pierre
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BACKGROUND: The industrial chicory, Cichorium intybus, is a member of the Asteraceae family that accumulates fructan of the inulin type in its root. Inulin is a low calories sweetener, a texture agent and a health promoting ingredient due to its prebiotic properties. Average inulin chain length is a critical parameter that is genotype and temperature dependent. In the context of the study of carbohydrate...
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