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. 1956 Sep;31(5):374–377. doi: 10.1104/pp.31.5.374

Utilization of Betaine as a Methyl Group Donor in Tobacco. 1,2

Richard U Byerrum 1, Clifford S Sato 1,3, Charles D Ball 1
PMCID: PMC540807  PMID: 16654903

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