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Phytic acid prevents oxidative stress in seeds: evidence from a maize (Zea mays L.) low phytic acid mutant.
Journal of experimental botany - 1 Jan 2009
Doria Enrico, Galleschi Luciano, Calucci Lucia, Pinzino Calogero, Pilu Roberto, Cassani Elena, Nielsen Erik
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A maize mutant defective in the synthesis of phytic acid during seed maturation was used as a tool to study the consequences of the lack of this important reserve substance on seed survival. Data on germinability, free iron level, free radical relative abundance, protein carbonylation level, dama...
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