African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6865

Full Length Research Paper

Roles of conjugated double bonds in electron-donating capacity of sorghum grains

Minori Uchimiya
  • Minori Uchimiya
  • USDA-ARS Southern Regional Research Center, 1100 Robert E. Lee Boulevard, New Orleans, Louisiana 70124, USA.
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Ming Li Wang
  • Ming Li Wang
  • USDA-ARS Plant Genetic Resources Conservation Unit, Griffin, Georgia, 30223, USA.
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  •  Received: 24 June 2015
  •  Accepted: 10 February 2016
  •  Published: 16 June 2016

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