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Maize gets an iron boost: Biofortification breakthrough holds promise to combat iron deficiency.

Authors :
Sahu SK
Source :
Journal of integrative plant biology [J Integr Plant Biol] 2024 Apr; Vol. 66 (4), pp. 635-637. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Feb 13.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

This commentary describes recent research discovering that the NAC transcription factor gene ZmNAC78 controls iron intake in maize and its implications for biofortification of this important crop. Using ZmNAC78, iron levels in maize can be more than doubled compared with current varieties.<br /> (© 2024 Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1744-7909
Volume :
66
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of integrative plant biology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
38351742
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/jipb.13623