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Overexpression of a fungal β-mannanase from Bispora sp. MEY-1 in maize seeds and enzyme characterization.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Xu Xiaolu, Zhang Yuhong, Meng Qingchang, Meng Kun, Zhang Wei, Zhou Xiaojin, Luo Huiying, Chen Rumei, Yang Peilong, Yao Bin
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Mannans and heteromannans are widespread in plants cell walls and are well-known as anti-nutritional factors in animal feed. To remove these factors, it is common practice to incorporate endo-β-mannanase into feed for efficient nutrition absorption. The objective of this study was to overexpress a β-mannanase gene directly in maize, the main ingredient of animal feed, to simplify the process of feed...
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