Co-overexpression of AtSAT1 and EcPAPR improves seed nutritional value in maize

Maize seeds synthesize insufficient levels of the essential amino acid methionine (Met) to support animal and livestock growth. Serine acetyltransferase1 (SAT1) and 3′-phosphoadenosine-5′-phosphosulfate reductase (PAPR) are key control points for sulfur assimilation into Cys and Met biosynthesis. Tw...

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Main Authors: Xiaoli Xiang, Binhua Hu, Zhigang Pu, Lanying Wang, Thomas Leustek, Changsheng Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Plant Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2022.969763/full