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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Format: | Online |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Research Foundation
2012
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Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3360202/ |