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Characterization of novel mutants of hexaploid wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) with various depths of purple grain color and antioxidant capacity.
Journal of the science of food and agriculture - 15 Jan 2019
Hong Min Jeong, Kim Dae Yeon, Nam Bo Mi, Ahn Joon-Woo, Kwon Soon-Jae, Seo Yong Weon, Kim Jin-Baek
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BACKGROUND: Wheat grain is recognized as a rich source of nutrients, including proteins, vitamins, minerals, fibers and antioxidants. In recent years, the focus of wheat breeding has been to increase the content of bioactive compounds to improve human health and prevent diseases. RESULTS: Five novel wheat mutant lines with variable seed color were developed using gamma irradiation of hexaploid wheat inbred line...
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