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. 1995 Jun;108(2):831–832. doi: 10.1104/pp.108.2.831

Characterization and expression of a cDNA encoding a seed-specific metallothionein in maize.

C N White 1, C J Rivin 1
PMCID: PMC157410  PMID: 7610174

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