Genetic and physiological analysis of iron biofortification in maize kernels.

<h4>Background</h4>Maize is a major cereal crop widely consumed in developing countries, which have a high prevalence of iron (Fe) deficiency anemia. The major cause of Fe deficiency in these countries is inadequate intake of bioavailable Fe, where poverty is a major factor. Therefore, b...

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Main Authors: Mercy G Lung'aho, Angela M Mwaniki, Stephen J Szalma, Jonathan J Hart, Michael A Rutzke, Leon V Kochian, Raymond P Glahn, Owen A Hoekenga
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2011
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/d6b61dd2c0b846fbae709b9d9f3ccf65
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