Validation of Genes Affecting Rice Grain Zinc Content Through Candidate Gene-Based Association Analysis
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DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2021.701658
Abstract: Several key genes governing Zn homeostasis and grain zinc content (GZC) have been functionally characterized. However, the effects of these genes in diverse breeding populations have not been evaluated; thus, their availability in breeding is… read more here.
Keywords: rice; zinc; based association; zinc content ... See more keywords
Genomic approaches for improving grain zinc and iron content in wheat
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DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2022.1045955
Abstract: More than three billion people worldwide suffer from iron deficiency associated anemia and an equal number people suffer from zinc deficiency. These conditions are more prevalent in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. In developing countries,… read more here.
Keywords: zinc iron; zinc; wheat; iron ... See more keywords
High Resolution Genome Wide Association Studies Reveal Rich Genetic Architectures of Grain Zinc and Iron in Common Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
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DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.840614
Abstract: Biofortification is a sustainable strategy to alleviate micronutrient deficiency in humans. It is necessary to improve grain zinc (GZnC) and iron concentrations (GFeC) in wheat based on genetic knowledge. However, the precise dissection of the… read more here.
Keywords: wheat; genome wide; high resolution; resolution genome ... See more keywords
Variation in Grain Zinc and Iron Concentrations, Grain Yield and Associated Traits of Biofortified Bread Wheat Genotypes in Nepal
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DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2022.881965
Abstract: Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is one of the major staples in Nepal providing the bulk of food calories and at least 30% of Fe and Zn intake and 20% of dietary energy and protein consumption;… read more here.
Keywords: wheat; grain zinc; zinc iron; grain ... See more keywords