Petal-specific RNAi-mediated silencing of the phytoene synthase gene reduces xanthophyll levels to generate new Oncidium orchid varieties with white-colour blooms.
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SUBMITTER: Liu YC
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6790357 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov
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Petal-specific RNAi-mediated silencing of the phytoene synthase gene reduces xanthophyll levels to generate new Oncidium orchid varieties with white-colour blooms.
Liu Yao-Chung YC Yeh Chao-Wei CW Chung Jeng-Der JD Tsai Chih-Yu CY Chiou Chung-Yi CY Yeh Kai-Wun KW
Plant biotechnology journal 20190819 11
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