Abstract
This paper considers the main aspects of the genetic organization of the synthesis of zeins in maize endosperm. Recent advances in zein chemistry and biochemistry are discussed and the organization of zein structural genes is presented with particular emphasis on their arrangement within a multigene family. In addition, we present progress toward understanding the regulation of zein gene expression in relation to opaque loci. Finally, we focus our attention to genetic and molecular approaches for upgrading grain protein quantity and quality of maize grains.
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