Raffinose accumulation related to desiccation tolerance during maize (Zea mays L.) Seed development and maturation

Journal of Plant Physiology

Volumn 150, Issue 4, 1997, Pages 481-488

  Brenac, P ^a   Horbowicz, M ^a   Downer, S M ^a   Dickerman, A M ^a   Smith, M E ^a   Obendorf, R L ^a  

^a Department of Obstetrics Gynecology   (United States)

Author keywords

Desiccation tolerance; embryo; germination; raffinose; seed development; seed maturation; Zea mays L.

Indexed keywords

ZEA MAYS;

EID: 0030981959     PISSN: 01761617     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0176-1617(97)80102-2     Document Type: Article

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