Understanding natural genetic variation for grain phytic acid content and functional marker development for phytic acid-related genes in rice.
Muhammed Azharudheen TpAwadhesh KumarChandrappa AnilKumarRameswar Prasad SahSasmita BeheraBishnu Charan MarndiPublished in: BMC plant biology (2022)
Natural variation in grain PA content is substantial and is mostly controlled by genetic factors. The unique DNA markers linked with PA content have significant potential as genomic resources for the development of low-PA rice varieties through genomics-assisted breeding procedures.