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A SNP variation in an expansin (EgExp4) gene affects height in oil palm.
PeerJ - 1 Jan 2022
Somyong Suthasinee, Phetchawang Phakamas, Bihi Abdulloh Kafa, Sonthirod Chutima, Kongkachana Wasitthee, Sangsrakru Duangjai, Jomchai Nukoon, Pootakham Wirulda, Tangphatsornruang Sithichoke
Abstract excerpt
Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.), an Aracaceae family plant, is utilized for both consumable and non-consumable products, including cooking oil, cosmetics and biodiesel production. Oil palm is a perennial tree with 25 years of optimal harvesting time and a height of up to 18 m. However, harvesting of oil palm fruit bunches with heights of more than 2-3 meters is challenging for oil palm farmers. Thus,...
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