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What is the role of DIMBOA in maize and related grasses?
What is the role of DIMBOA in maize and related grasses?
- Increasing the water retention of the plant
- Acting as a natural defense against pests (correct)
- Facilitating the growth of seeds
- Enhancing the flavor of the plant
When does the concentration of DIMBOA decrease in maize plants?
When does the concentration of DIMBOA decrease in maize plants?
- During the peak growth phase
- During the flowering stage
- In the early stages of germination
- As the plant ages (correct)
What is the main role of Benzoxazine genes (Bx) in relation to DIMBOA?
What is the main role of Benzoxazine genes (Bx) in relation to DIMBOA?
- They influence seed germination
- They regulate the flowering process
- They control the water uptake in plants
- They are important for the production of DIMBOA (correct)
What is the primary function of DIMBOA in maize and related grasses?
What is the primary function of DIMBOA in maize and related grasses?
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When does the concentration of DIMBOA typically decrease in maize plants?
When does the concentration of DIMBOA typically decrease in maize plants?
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What is the role of Benzoxazine genes (Bx) in relation to DIMBOA?
What is the role of Benzoxazine genes (Bx) in relation to DIMBOA?
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