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Variation in grain arsenic assessed in a diverse panel of rice (Oryza sativa) grown in multiple sites.
The New phytologist - 1 Feb 2012
Norton Gareth J, Pinson Shannon R M, Alexander Jill, Mckay Susan, Hansen Helle, Duan Gui-Lan, Rafiqul Islam M, Islam Shofiqul, Stroud Jacqueline L, Zhao Fang-Jie, McGrath Steve P, Zhu Yong-Guan, Lahner Brett, Yakubova Elena, Guerinot Mary Lou, Tarpley Lee, Eizenga Georgia C, Salt David E, Meharg Andrew A, Price Adam H
Abstract excerpt
• Inorganic arsenic (As(i) ) in rice (Oryza sativa) grains is a possible threat to human health, with risk being strongly linked to total dietary rice consumption and consumed rice As(i) content. This study aimed to identify the range and stability of genetic variation in grain arsenic (As) in rice. • Six field trials were conducted (one each in Bangladesh and China, two in Arkansas, USA over 2 yr, and two in...
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