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Natural variation of folate content and composition in spinach (Spinacia oleracea) germplasm.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry - 14 Dec 2011
Shohag M J I, Wei Yan-yan, Yu Ning, Zhang Jie, Wang Kai, Patring Johan, He Zhen-li, Yang Xiao-e
Abstract excerpt
Breeding to increase folate levels in edible parts of plants, termed folate biofortification, is an economical approach to fight against folate deficiency in humans, especially in the developing world. Germplasm with elevated folates are a useful genetic source for both breeding and direct use. S...
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