Growth of Rats Fed on Opaque-2 Maize.

作者: E. T. Mertz , O. A. Veron , L. S. Bates , O. E. Nelson

DOI: 10.1126/SCIENCE.148.3678.1741

关键词: CaseinMale ratsEndospermFood scienceWeight gainWeaningWeanlingBiology

摘要: Six weanling male rats were fed a diet containing 90 percent opaque-2 maize for 28 days. The average gain in weight was 97 grams. In control on standard hybrid the 27 This confirms results of previous feeding test and demonstrates superior quality proteins mutant endosperm.

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