Characterization of cDNA for mannose-binding lectin of peanut and expression in nodules and other plant tissues

Plant Science

Volumn 115, Issue 1, 1996, Pages 81-89

  Law, Ian J ^a  

^a PLANT PROTECTION RESEARCH INSTITUTE   (South Africa)

Author keywords

Arachis hypogaea; cDNA; Cotyledon; Lectin; mRNA; Nodules

Indexed keywords

ARACHIS HYPOGAEA;

EID: 0030057584     PISSN: 01689452     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/0168-9452(96)04350-6     Document Type: Article

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