Biosynthesis of waxy starch - a review

Starch comprises nearly linear amylose and branched amylopectin, whilst waxy starches are a special form, containing almost exclusively amylopectin. Modern techniques in plant breeding together with new data from starch biosynthesis research have enabled new food and non-food uses of waxy starches....

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Main Authors: Evžen ŠÁRKA, Václav DVOŘÁČEK
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences 2017-08-01
Series:Plant, Soil and Environment
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Online Access:https://pse.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/pse-201708-0001_biosynthesis-of-waxy-starch-a-review.php