origin of the naked grains of maize
origin of the naked grains of maize
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Wang, H , Nussbaum-Wagler, T , Li, B , Zhao, Q , Vigouroux, Y , Faller, M , Bomblies, K , Lukens, L and Doebley, J.F
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London: Nature Publishing Group UK
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The most critical step in maize (Zea mays ssp. mays) domestication was the liberation of the kernel from the hardened, protective casing that envelops the kernel in the maize progenitor, teosinte. This evolutionary step exposed the kernel on the surface of the ear, such that it could readily be used by humans as a food source. Here we show that thi...
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origin of the naked grains of maize
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_1464477
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_1464477
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0028-0836
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1476-4687
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10.1038/nature03863
