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waxy endosperm
Glutinous or waxy type of starchy endosperm, in which the starch fraction is composed of nearly 100 % amylopectin, 0-2% amylose, stains reddish brown with weak potassium iodide-iodine solution.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Agriculture
- Category: Rice science
- Company: IRRI
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- D.Herbert
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