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Isolation and characterisation of an lpa (low phytic acid) mutant in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.).
TAG. Theoretical and applied genetics. Theoretische und angewandte Genetik - 1 Apr 2009
Campion Bruno, Sparvoli Francesca, Doria Enrico, Tagliabue Giovanni, Galasso Incoronata, Fileppi Marzia, Bollini Roberto, Nielsen Erik
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Phytic acid is considered as one of the major antinutritional compounds in cereal and legume seeds. The development of lpa (low phytic acid) grains, resulting in increased mineral cation availability, is considered a major goal in the improvement of the nutritional quality of seed crops, especially those largely consumed in developing countries. From a mutagenized population of common bean we isolated a...
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