Achieving nutritional security in India through iron and zinc biofortification in pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.)

Singhal, Tripti; Satyavathi, C. Tara; Singh, Sher; Mallik, M.; Anuradha, N; Sankar, Surya; Bharadwaj, Chellapilla; Singh, Nirupma

doi:10.1007/s12298-022-01144-0

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“…A vegetarian person depends mainly on cereal based diet which is low in of Fe and Zn. Biofortification is an economical and sustainable way to challenge the micronutrient malnutrition problem worldwide (Tripti et al 2022) [32] . Wheat is one of the most important staple food crops grown in India.…”

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Impact of iron and zinc agronomic biofortification on yield, concentration and uptake of nutrients in wheat as affected by iron and zinc solubilizing microbial inoculants

Satwadhar,

Ismail,

et al. 2024

Int. J. Adv. Biochem. Res.

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Field experiment was conducted to improve Fe and Zn concentration and yield of wheat in response to varying Fe and Zn solubilizers and fertilizer application rates. The field experiment was carried out during rabi season of 2021-22 at research farm Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani. Experiment consists of thirty six treatment combinations which includes four iron and zinc solubilizing cultures (Control, Pseudomona striata, Pseudomona fluorescens, and Bacillus megaterium), three levels of iron sulphate (0, 20 and 40 kg FeSO4 ha -1 ) and three levels of zinc sulphate (0, 20 and 40 kg ZnSO4 ha -1 ) in factorial randomized block design. The results emerged out found significant effect of iron and zinc solubilizing microbial inoculants particularly Pseudomona striata and in levels of iron sulphate and zinc sulphate upto40 kg ha-1on yield and concentration of iron and zinc. Significant increase in grain yield was noted with the application of Pseudomona striata (2968 kg ha -1 ) over control. Higher grain yield found with application of 40 kg FeSO4 ha -1 (2975 kg ha -1 ) and 40 kg ZnSO4 ha -1 (2971 kg ha -1 ). Similarly, maximum straw yield noted with application of Pseudomona striata (5331 kg ha -1 ) over control. Further, in levels of iron sulphate and zinc sulphate higher straw yield found with application of 40 kg FeSO4 ha -1 (5612 kg ha -1 ) and 40 kg ZnSO4 ha -1 (5530 kg ha -1 ). Higher concentration of macro nutrients and micronutrients noted with application of Pseudomona striata + 40 kg FeSO4 ha -1 +40 kg ZnSO4 ha -1 . Similarly, higher uptake of macro and micro nutrients found with microbial inoculant particularly Pseudomona striata and with application of 40 kg FeSO4 ha -1 and 40 kg ZnSO4 ha -1 along with recommended dose of fertilizers.

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Impact of iron and zinc agronomic biofortification on yield, concentration and uptake of nutrients in wheat as affected by iron and zinc solubilizing microbial inoculants

Satwadhar,

Ismail,

et al. 2024

Int. J. Adv. Biochem. Res.

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“…The highest iron content (>11 mg/100 g) is found in pearl millet and has the potential to treat anemia [13]. It is also high in zinc (>3 mg/100 g) and folic acid, making it ideal for pregnant women [14]. Pearl millet contains twice (9-21 g/100 g) as much protein as milk (3.4 g/100 mL) [15].…”

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Role of Genome Sequences of Major and Minor Millets in Strengthening Food and Nutritional Security for Future Generations

Maharajan,

Krishna,

Krishnakumar

et al. 2024

Agriculture

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Millets are small-seeded cereals belonging to the family Poaceae. They are considered to be climate-resilient and future nutritional food cereals for humans. Millets are resistant to biotic and abiotic stressors compared to other major cereals and thrive in low-quality soils with little maintenance and less rainfall. The importance of millets is still not well known to many people due to the lack of popularity and cultivation in semi-arid tropics of Asia and Africa. The United Nations has declared 2023 as the International Year of Millets (IYM 2023) to promote millet cultivation and popularize their health benefits globally. A few years ago, the application of molecular biology was in its infancy in millets due to the unavailability of genome sequences. Genome sequences are available for most of the millets on NCBI and Phytozome databases. In this review, we discuss the details of genome sequences for millets, candidate genes identified from the native genome of millets. The current status of quantitative trait loci and genome-wide association studies in millets are also discussed. The utilization of millet genome sequences in functional genomics research and translating the information for crop improvement will help millet and non-millet cereals survive harsh environments in the future. Such efforts will help strengthen food security and reduce malnutrition worldwide in 2050.

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Hydroponics mediated seedling dehydration stress revealed variable tolerance in pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) minicore collection

Kapoor,

Anamika,

Singh

et al. 2024

Genet Resour Crop Evol

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Achieving nutritional security in India through iron and zinc biofortification in pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.)

Cited by 6 publications

References 78 publications

Impact of iron and zinc agronomic biofortification on yield, concentration and uptake of nutrients in wheat as affected by iron and zinc solubilizing microbial inoculants

Impact of iron and zinc agronomic biofortification on yield, concentration and uptake of nutrients in wheat as affected by iron and zinc solubilizing microbial inoculants

Role of Genome Sequences of Major and Minor Millets in Strengthening Food and Nutritional Security for Future Generations

Hydroponics mediated seedling dehydration stress revealed variable tolerance in pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) minicore collection

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