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Heterosis and genetic analysis of iron concentration in grains and leaves of maize

2007-02-01

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Iron (Fe) is a major micronutrient affecting animal and plant health. Maize (Zea mays L.) is an important crop for both food and fodders. The concentration of Fe in grains and vegetative organs, therefore, may exert a direct or indirect influence on human nutrition. Improving Fe nutrition by breeding is a promising way, but little is known about the genetics and heterosis of Fe nutrition in maize. In the present s...

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Literature Corpus work: 6aa1212c-8d57-5fca-959a-5fbfecd35c06
DOI: 10.1111/j.1439-0523.2006.01289.x

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