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High-lysine corn: As a source of protein for men and other nonrumiant animals corn is deficient in the amino acid lysine. This dificiency is now being remedied by the breeding of high-lysine strains

Harpstead, D.D.

High-lysine corn: As a source of protein for men and other nonrumiant animals corn is deficient in the amino acid lysine. This dificiency is now being remedied by the breeding of high-lysine strains - 1971 - Printed


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Amino acids
Endosperm
Lysine
Plant production
Protein content
Varieties
Zea mays
Plant breeding

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