Genetic basis of unstable expression of high gamma-tocopherol content in sunflower seeds
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Tocopherols are natural antioxidants with both <it>in vivo</it> (vitamin E) and <it>in vitro</it> activity. Sunflower seeds contain predominantly alpha-tocopherol (>90% of total tocopherols), with maximum v...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-05-01
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Series: | BMC Plant Biology |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2229/12/71 |