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Genetics and evolution of multilocus isozymes in hexaploid wheat

G E Hart

    Isozymes
    |January 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    Polyploidy in hexaploid wheat results in multiple enzyme forms (isozymes) encoded by numerous paralogous genes. Gene duplication plays a significant role in generating these isozymes, with conserved synteny across wheat genomes.

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