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Genetic and chemical analysis of a key biosynthetic step for soyasapogenol A, an aglycone of group A saponins that influence soymilk flavor.
TAG. Theoretical and applied genetics. Theoretische und angewandte Genetik - 1 Mar 2013
Takada Yoshitake, Sasama Hiroko, Sayama Takashi, Kikuchi Akio, Kato Shin, Ishimoto Masao, Tsukamoto Chigen
Abstract excerpt
Although certain saponins in soybean seeds have been reported to have health benefits, group A acetyl saponins cause undesirable bitter and astringent tastes in soy products. Therefore, reduction or elimination of group A saponins is an important target for soybean breeders. A wide survey of cultivated and wild soybean germplasm identified a mutant line that lacked group A saponins. The absence of soyasapogenol...
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