Generation of transgenic maize with enhanced provitamin A content

Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) affects over 250 million people worldwide and is one of the most prevalent nutritional deficiencies in developing countries, resulting in significant socio-economic losses. Provitamin A carotenoids such as beta-carotene, are derived from plant foods and are a major source...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of experimental botany. - 1985. - 59(2008), 13 vom: 15., Seite 3551-62
1. Verfasser: Aluru, Maneesha (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Xu, Yang, Guo, Rong, Wang, Zhenguo, Li, Shanshan, White, Wendy, Wang, Kan, Rodermel, Steve
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2008
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Journal of experimental botany
Schlagworte:Journal Article Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. Bacterial Proteins beta Carotene 01YAE03M7J Alkyl and Aryl Transferases EC 2.5.- Geranylgeranyl-Diphosphate Geranylgeranyltransferase EC 2.5.1.32