Evaluation of Nutritional Quality of Complementary Foods Formulated from Blends of Nigerian Yellow Maize (Zea mays), Soybean (Glycine max) and Crayfish (Procambarus clarkii).
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DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.12057
Abstract: BACKGROUND Plant-based complementary foods (CFs) supply insufficient amount of nutrients to meet recommended nutrient intakes for 6-23 months old children. This study determined the nutritional quality of CFs formulated from blends of Nigerian yellow maize… read more here.
Keywords: quality; mays soybean; zea mays; nutritional quality ... See more keywords
Genetic analysis of tropical quality protein maize (Zea mays L.) germplasm
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DOI: 10.1007/s10681-017-2048-4
Abstract: Maize (Zea mays L.) is an important source of carbohydrates and protein in the diet in sub-Saharan Africa. The objectives of this study were to (i) estimate general (GCA) and specific combining abilities (SCA) of… read more here.
Keywords: protein maize; zea mays; quality protein; qpm ... See more keywords
Molecular analysis of maize (Zea mays L.)-infecting mastreviruses in Ethiopia reveals marked diversity of virus genomes and a novel species
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DOI: 10.1007/s11262-019-01655-1
Abstract: Maize (Zea mays L.) is host for more than 50 virus species worldwide with Maize streak virus (MSV) (genus Mastrevirus) causing significant yield losses in Africa. A survey for viruses infecting maize was conducted in… read more here.
Keywords: virus genomes; analysis; virus; zea mays ... See more keywords
Photosynthetic and physiological responses to acetochlor in paired near-isogenic lines of waxy maize (Zea mays L.)
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DOI: 10.1007/s11356-020-12043-w
Abstract: Acetochlor is always used in maize ( Zea mays L.) fields as a common pre-emergence herbicide. In this field study, we investigated the effects of acetochlor on the photosynthetic characteristics, chlorophyll fluorescence parameters, and antioxidant… read more here.
Keywords: near isogenic; bwc95; zea mays; isogenic lines ... See more keywords
Impacts of biochar application on soil fertility, plant nutrients uptake and maize (Zea mays L.) yield in saline sodic soil
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DOI: 10.1007/s12517-019-4937-4
Abstract: Biochar as a soil amendment recently take special attention for ameliorating salt-affected soils, whereas it can be an agriculturally important resource for increasing soil fertility and productivity through the ameliorating of salt-affected soils. The experimental… read more here.
Keywords: soil fertility; sodic soil; soil; maize zea ... See more keywords
Applications of organic manure increased maize (Zea mays L.) yield and water productivity in a semi-arid region
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DOI: 10.1016/j.agwat.2017.03.017
Abstract: Organic manure application has been neglected in recent years, reflecting the rapid replacement with synthetic fertilizer. Exploration of the restorative effect of organic manure on the soil fertility, quality and sustainable productivity is urgently needed.… read more here.
Keywords: organic manure; water; productivity; soil ... See more keywords
Induced systemic tolerance mediated by plant-microbe interaction in maize (Zea mays L.) plants under hydrocarbon contamination.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2021.133327
Abstract: The present investigation was committed to examining the effect of soil spiked with diesel contamination (0, 1.5, 2.5, 3.5 g diesel kg-1 soil) on maize (Zea mays L) varieties (MMRI yellow and Pearl white) with or… read more here.
Keywords: zea mays; shoot root; bacterial consortium; soil ... See more keywords
Alleviation of cadmium accumulation in maize (Zea mays L.) by foliar spray of zinc oxide nanoparticles and biochar to contaminated soil.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.envpol.2019.02.031
Abstract: Due to the increase in area of cadmium (Cd)-contaminated soils worldwide, effective measures are necessary to minimize the Cd accumulation in cereals including maize (Zea mays L.) plant. A study was therefore performed to explore… read more here.
Keywords: spray; spray zinc; foliar spray; zea mays ... See more keywords
Flour functional properties of purple maize (Zea mays L.) from Argentina. Influence of environmental growing conditions.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2019.12.246
Abstract: The objective was to characterize thermal and viscosity properties of flour of purple maize from Argentina, and to evaluate the environmental effects on composition and flour properties. Half-sib families were selected from original germplasm and… read more here.
Keywords: functional properties; properties purple; flour functional; zea mays ... See more keywords
Ergot Alkaloid Biosynthesis in the Maize (Zea mays) Ergot Fungus Claviceps gigantea.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.jafc.7b04272
Abstract: Biosynthesis of the dihydrogenated forms of ergot alkaloids is of interest because many of the ergot alkaloids used as pharmaceuticals may be derived from dihydrolysergic acid (DHLA) or its precursor dihydrolysergol. The maize (Zea mays)… read more here.
Keywords: mays ergot; biosynthesis; zea mays; claviceps gigantea ... See more keywords
Potentials of organic manure and potassium forms on maize (Zea mays L.) growth and production
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-65749-9
Abstract: Worldwide, maize (Zea mays L.) is considered an important food and fodder crop. Compost as a soil amendment and potassium (K) could enhance the maize yield. Therefore, two field experiments were carried out in the… read more here.
Keywords: potassium; organic manure; potassium forms; zea mays ... See more keywords