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
Evaluation of grain yield and related agronomic traits of quality protein maize hybrids in Southern Africa
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DOI: 10.1007/s10681-017-2082-2
Abstract: Maize is the major staple food in southern Africa with human consumption averaging 91 kg capita−1 year−1, and normal maize is nutritionally deficient in two essential amino acids: tryptophan and lysine. Despite the development of quality… read more here.
Keywords: qpm varieties; protein maize; quality protein; grain ... See more keywords
Quality Protein Maize Based on Reducing Sulfur in Leaf Cells
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DOI: 10.1534/genetics.117.300288
Abstract: Low levels of the essential amino acids lysine (Lys) and methionine (Met) in a maize-based diet are a major cost to feed and food. Lys deficiency is due to the abundance of Lys-poor proteins in… read more here.
Keywords: quality; based reducing; maize based; protein maize ... See more keywords
Heritability and Associations among Grain Yield and Quality Traits in Quality Protein Maize (QPM) and Non-QPM Hybrids
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DOI: 10.3390/plants11060713
Abstract: Maize (Zea mays L.) is the main staple cereal food crop cultivated in southern Africa. Interactions between grain yield and biochemical traits can be useful to plant breeders in making informed decisions on the traits… read more here.
Keywords: protein maize; quality traits; grain yield; yield ... See more keywords
Genetic Variation of Zinc and Iron Concentration in Normal, Provitamin A and Quality Protein Maize under Stress and Non-Stress Conditions
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DOI: 10.3390/plants12020270
Abstract: The negative impacts of zinc (Zn) and iron (Fe) deficiency due to over-reliance on monotonous cereal-based diets are well-documented. Increasing micronutrient densities in maize is currently among top breeders’ priorities. Here, 77 single-cross Zn-enhanced hybrids… read more here.
Keywords: protein maize; stress; concentration; micronutrient ... See more keywords