A mutational approach to the study of seed development in maize

The maize seed comprises two major compartments, the embryo and the endosperm, both originating from the double fertilization event. The embryogenetic process allows the formation of a well-differentiated embryonic axis, surrounded by a single massive cotyledon, the scutellum. The mature endosperm c...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of experimental botany. - 1985. - 58(2007), 5 vom: 23., Seite 1197-205
1. Verfasser: Dolfini, Silvana (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Consonni, Gabriella, Viotti, Corrado, Dal Prà, Mauro, Saltini, Giuliana, Giulini, Anna, Pilu, Roberto, Malgioglio, Antonino, Gavazzi, Giuseppe
Format: Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2007
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Journal of experimental botany
Schlagworte:Journal Article Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Plant Proteins
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