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Genomic prediction of tocochromanols in exotic-derived maize.
The plant genome - 1 Dec 2023
Tibbs-Cortes Laura E, Guo Tingting, Li Xianran, Tanaka Ryokei, Vanous Adam E, Peters David, Gardner Candice, Magallanes-Lundback Maria, Deason Nicholas T, DellaPenna Dean, Gore Michael A, Yu Jianming
Abstract excerpt
Tocochromanols (vitamin E) are an essential part of the human diet. Plant products, including maize (Zea mays L.) grain, are the major dietary source of tocochromanols; therefore, breeding maize with higher vitamin content (biofortification) could improve human nutrition. Incorporating exotic germplasm in maize breeding for trait improvement including biofortification is a promising approach and an important...
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