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Independent evolutionary origin for insect deterrent cucurbitacins

ABSTRACT: An independent evolutionary origin for insect deterrent cucurbitacins in Iberis amara

PROVIDER: PRJEB45578 | ENA |

REPOSITORIES: ENA

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