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Cyanogen Metabolism in Cassava Roots: Impact on Protein Synthesis and Root Development

Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz), a staple crop for millions of sub-Saharan Africans, contains high levels of cyanogenic glycosides which protect it against herbivory. However, cyanogens have also been proposed to play a role in nitrogen transport from leaves to roots. Consistent with this hypothe...

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Autores principales: Zidenga, Tawanda, Siritunga, Dimuth, Sayre, Richard T.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Frontiers Media S.A. 2017
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5323461/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28286506
http://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2017.00220