Evolution and Expression of Tandem Duplicated Maize Flavonol Synthase Genes

Flavonoids are specialized compounds widely distributed and with diverse functions throughout the plant kingdom and with several benefits for human health. In particular, flavonols, synthesized by flavonol synthase (FLS), protect plants against UV-B radiation and are essential for male fertility in...

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Main Authors: Falcone Ferreyra, María Lorena, Casas, María Isabel, Questa, Julia Irene, Herrera, Andrea Lorena, DeBlasio, Stacy, Wang, Jing, Jackson, David, Grotewold, Erich, Casati, Paula
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Research Foundation 2012
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3360202/