Rice grain Fe, Mn and Zn accumulation: How important are flag leaves and seed number?

Flag leaves play an important role in synthesis and translocation of photoassimilates in the rice plant, affecting grain yield; similarly they were believed to be a major source of remobilized minerals for the seeds. At the same time, the seed's sink strength plays an important role in dry matt...

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Main Authors: R.A. Sperotto, F.K. Ricachenevsky, V. A. de Waldow, A.L.H. Müller, V.L. Dressler, J.P. Fett
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences 2013-06-01
Series:Plant, Soil and Environment
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Online Access:https://pse.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/pse-201306-0005_rice-grain-fe-mn-and-zn-accumulation-how-important-are-flag-leaves-and-seed-number.php