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Plastoglobules compartmentalize nitrogen assimilation in maize

Nature Wednesday 03 June 2026, 00:00 UTC By Yongcai Huang 1 min read
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Nature, Published online: 03 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10610-8Chloroplast plastoglobules act as nitrogen-assimilation hubs in maize, with key enzymes enhancing nitrogen-use efficiency and offering new strategies for developing high-yield, sustainable crops.

Nature, Published online: 03 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10610-8

Chloroplast plastoglobules act as nitrogen-assimilation hubs in maize, with key enzymes enhancing nitrogen-use efficiency and offering new strategies for developing high-yield, sustainable crops.
doi:10.1038 (ORG)
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