Estimating genetic variation and genetic parameters for grain iron, zinc and protein concentrations in bread wheat genotypes grown in Iran
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcs.2018.01.009
Abstract: Abstract The low grain micronutrient concentrations particularly iron and zinc are well documented problems in wheat. Eighty bread wheat genotypes were assessed for grain iron (GFeC), zinc (GZnC) and protein (GPC) concentrations along with agronomic… read more here.
Keywords: wheat genotypes; zinc; iron zinc; gpc ... See more keywords
Inheritance studies on grain iron and zinc concentration and agronomic traits in sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcs.2018.09.007
Abstract: Abstract Sorghum is a major staple globally and biofortifying sorghum with increased grain iron and zinc complements ongoing efforts to combat micronutrient malnutrition. Limited information available on the nature and magnitude of gene effects for… read more here.
Keywords: agronomic traits; grain; grain iron; iron zinc ... See more keywords
Association of Grain Iron and Zinc Content With Other Nutrients in Pearl Millet Germplasm, Breeding Lines, and Hybrids
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DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2021.746625
Abstract: Micronutrient deficiency is most prevalent in developing regions of the world, including Africa and Southeast Asia where pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) is a major crop. Increasing essential minerals in pearl millet through biofortification could… read more here.
Keywords: grain iron; nutrients pearl; pearl millet; millet ... See more keywords
Mapping of the QTLs governing grain micronutrients and thousand kernel weight in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) using high density SNP markers
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DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1105207
Abstract: Biofortification is gaining importance globally to improve human nutrition through enhancing the micronutrient content, such as vitamin A, iron, and zinc, in staple food crops. The present study aims to identify the chromosomal regions governing… read more here.
Keywords: grain iron; zinc; kernel weight; thousand kernel ... See more keywords