Characterization of the difference of starch branching enzyme activities in normal and low-amylopectin maize during kernel development

Journal of Cereal Science

Volumn 27, Issue 3, 1998, Pages 279-287

  Sidebottom, C ^a   Kirkland, M ^a   Strongitharm, B ^a   Jeffcoat, R ^b  

^a UNILEVER RESEARCH   (United Kingdom)

^b NATIONAL STARCH AND CHEMICAL COMPANY   (United States)

Author keywords

Branching enzyme; Low amylopectin; Maize

Indexed keywords

ZEA MAYS;

EID: 0000837914     PISSN: 07335210     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1006/jcrs.1997.0170     Document Type: Article

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