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Cellular and Molecular Biology of Plant Seed Development pp 375–405Cite as

Starch Synthesis in the Maize Seed

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This chapter describes starch synthesis in seeds, with emphasis on Zea mays L. Supplementary data from other non-photosynthetic organs such as the potato tuber as well as from some lower organisms are reviewed in the theme of biological universality and diversity. The approach taken is genetic. The most significant insight into this pathway (as well as virtually all others) has come from the elucidation of the biochemical lesions associated with the many mutants, primarily in maize, that affect starch content and composition. Hence, mutants are highlighted in this review.

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Hannah, L.C. (1997). Starch Synthesis in the Maize Seed. In: Larkins, B.A., Vasil, I.K. (eds) Cellular and Molecular Biology of Plant Seed Development. Advances in Cellular and Molecular Biology of Plants, vol 4. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-015-8909-3_10

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