Characterisation of hordeum vulgare cellulose synthase-like f6 promoter via transgene expression in rice

• Main Authors: Jamahari, Azreena, Wong, Ling-Chie, Leong, Sui Sien, Rajaee, Amy Halimah, Abu Bakar, Fauziah, King, Jie Hung Patricia, Wong, Sie Chuong
• Format: Article
• Published: 2021
• Subjects: Rice - Growth; Agricultural innovations; Food security
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/113256/; https://mjs.um.edu.my/index.php/MJS/article/view/28733

Beta-glucan in cereal crops is known as a functional food, which can reduce cardiovascular diseases by lowering blood cholesterol levels. However, beta-glucan content is relatively low in rice grains, despite being relatively abundant in barley and oat grains. Taking advantage of rice as the staple...