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Unveiling genetic loci and natural alleles for seed iron accumulation in adzuki bean via genome-wide association study.
BMC plant biology - 10 Apr 2026
Wen Yuxin, Yu Jianping, Wu Xiaocao, Chu Liwei, Li Huizan, Li Xingen, Zhang Xuehan, Li Weiyi, Wu Kun, Li Yongqiang, Li Runzhi, Yang Kai, Wan Ping, Zhao Bo
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BACKGROUND: Iron is an essential micronutrient for both plant growth and human health and iron deficiency affects over 30% of the global population. Adzuki bean (Vigna angularis), an iron-rich legume, serves as a strategic dietary iron source to combat global iron deficiency anemia. Despite its nutritional significance, the genetic basis of iron accumulation in legumes remains unexplored. RESULTS: This study...
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