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Changes in major element composition of developing barley grain

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

Carol M. Duffus  and
Roberta Rosie
Carol M. Duffus
Affiliation:
Department of Agricultural Biochemistry, School of Agriculture, University of Edinburgh, West Mains Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JG, Scotland
Roberta Rosie
Affiliation:
Department of Agricultural Biochemistry, School of Agriculture, University of Edinburgh, West Mains Road, Edinburgh EH9 3JG, Scotland
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Summary

Changes in the amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium and sodium present in intact grain, endosperm, testa pericarp and embryo throughout the developmental period were recorded. While the overall pattern in intact grain was one of steady accumulation, considerable variation from this pattern was found within the different parts. The results are discussed in relation to the biochemical events accompanying maturation.

Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Agricultural Science , Volume 86 , Issue 3 , June 1976 , pp. 627 - 632
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1976

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