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Ascorbic acid synthesis and metabolism in maize are subject to complex and genotype-dependent feedback regulation during endosperm development.
Biotechnology journal - 1 Oct 2013
Sanahuja Georgina, Farré Gemma, Bassie Ludovic, Zhu Changfu, Christou Paul, Capell Teresa
Abstract excerpt
L-ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is an antioxidant and electron donor whose metabolism in plants is under strict feedback control. The factors that influence L-ascorbic acid accumulation in staple crops are only partially understood. One way to gain insight into the regulation of L-ascorbic acid metabolism is to investigate the endogenous pathways in various genetic backgrounds and characterize their interactions with...
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