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In maize, resistance to European corn borer is associated with
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In maize, resistance to European corn borer is associated with High DIMBOA in leaves.
DIMBOA is a powerful antibiotic present in maize, wheat, rye, and related grasses, DIMBOA was first identified in maize in 1962 as the "corn sweet substance".
Etiolated maize seedlings have a very sweet, almost saccharin-like taste due to their high DIMBOA content.
DIMBOA is a powerful antibiotic present in maize, wheat, rye, and related grasses, DIMBOA was first identified in maize in 1962 as the "corn sweet substance".
Etiolated maize seedlings have a very sweet, almost saccharin-like taste due to their high DIMBOA content.
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