The function of SUT2/SUC3 sucrose transporters: The debate continues

Plant Cell

Volumn 15, Issue 6, 2003, Pages 1259-1262

  Eckardt, Nancy A ^a  

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EID: 0038458813     PISSN: 10404651     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1105/tpc.150610     Document Type: Review

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