Genome wide association mapping of grain arsenic, copper, molybdenum and zinc in rice (Oryza sativa L.) grown at four international field sites.

The mineral concentrations in cereals are important for human health, especially for individuals who consume a cereal subsistence diet. A number of elements, such as zinc, are required within the diet, while some elements are toxic to humans, for example arsenic. In this study we carry out genome-wi...

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Main Authors: Gareth J Norton, Alex Douglas, Brett Lahner, Elena Yakubova, Mary Lou Guerinot, Shannon R M Pinson, Lee Tarpley, Georgia C Eizenga, Steve P McGrath, Fang-Jie Zhao, M Rafiqul Islam, Shofiqul Islam, Guilan Duan, Yongguan Zhu, David E Salt, Andrew A Meharg, Adam H Price
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3934919?pdf=render