Integrative analysis of transcriptome, microRNA-seq and metabolome reveals an essential role of exogenous melatonin in enhancing salt stress tolerance during seed germination in maize [miRNA-seq]
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PROVIDER: GSE223823 | GEO | 2023/05/10
REPOSITORIES: GEO
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