Biochemical basis of kernel milling characteristics and endosperm vitreousness of maize

Journal of Cereal Science

Volumn 24, Issue 3, 1996, Pages 283-290

  Mestres, C ^a   Matencio, F ^a  

^a CIRAD   (France)

Author keywords

Damaged starch; Hardness; Maize; Protein

Indexed keywords

EID: 0002004031     PISSN: 07335210     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1006/jcrs.1996.0060     Document Type: Article

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