Utilization of genes encoding osmoprotectants in transgenic plants for enhanced abiotic stress tolerance
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عنوان ژورنال: Electronic Journal of Biotechnology
سال: 2015
ISSN: 0717-3458
DOI: 10.1016/j.ejbt.2015.04.002