Bio-fortification of iron and zinc improves the biomass, uptake, distribution and yield of different maize varieties

Qureshi, Muhammad Tamoor; Iqbal, Nasır; Noorka, Ijaz Rasool; Waheed, Hasnain

doi:10.1080/01904167.2020.1806309

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“…, a genotype HP2 (Harvest Plus) showed 42.21 µg/g. Similar results were also stated byChakraborti et al (2011),Phuke et al (2017),Sharma et al (2021),Qureshi et al (2021),Saletnik et al (2022) andUdo et al (2023). Principle Component Analysis: PC 1: PCA 1 accounts for a significant part of variability among inbred lines and traits which 31.3%.…”

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Evaluation of Temperate Maize Inbred Lines for Iron (Fe) Concentration using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry

Karim,

Umar

2023

Phytopathogenomics and Disease Control

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Maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the important cereal crops, ranking third after wheat and rice. It holds the title of the "Queen" of cereals due to its wide cultivation and nutritional value it provides. Especially iron is crucial for the proper functioning of haemoglobin and blood formation. Unfortunately, insufficient consumption of iron-rich foods is the primary cause of iron deficiency in the underdeveloped countries. A research study was conducted at the Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, aiming to investigate the diversity of 20 indigenous maize (Zea mays L.) inbred lines. Seeds were sown in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. The study was conducted under open field conditions, focusing on genetic variations related to quality and yield traits. The results were analysed using analysis of variance (ANOVA) to determine variability among the inbred lines. Various parameters were recorded at maturity and after harvesting i.e., plant height, ear traits, and grain iron content. The evaluation of grain iron content revealed significant variation among the inbred lines tested. The inbred line with the highest iron content was 6162, recording 40.083 µg/g. Additionally, the analysis of other morphological and yield traits showed significant variations among the inbred lines. Three lines showed promising iron content: 6162 (40.083 µg/g), CRT-3 (36.417 µg/g), and 6199 (35.25 µg/g). Based on these research findings, there is a clear need to develop a breeding plan to enhance iron content in local maize germplasm

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Evaluation of Temperate Maize Inbred Lines for Iron (Fe) Concentration using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry

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Umar

2023

Phytopathogenomics and Disease Control

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“…They got as results an improvement of the content of iron and zinc which are important compounds for a healthy diet in humans. In another research 27 authors performed soil and foliar nutraceutical biofortification of iron and zinc of maize varieties: Pak 2, Golden, Sultan, and Pearl. The treatment with Zinc 10 mg/L as ZnSo 4 .5H 2 O had the best performance (higher values of total biomass, leaf area, and seed yield) in all the maize varieties.…”

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“…Foliar and soil application of nutrients is a sustainable, economical, and fast strategy to increase micronutrients concentration in different varieties of crops. This technique also helps people with low income and in rural conditions to have the opportunity to acquire nutritious food that can contribute to their vitamins and minerals daily intake 27 …”

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“…This technique also helps people with low income and in rural conditions to have the opportunity to acquire nutritious food that can contribute to their vitamins and minerals daily intake. 27 Post-harvest nutraceutical enrichment bioavailable forms, enriching the nutritional quality of food. These microorganisms produce to break down complex compounds into simple biomolecules for several biological activities.…”

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Strategies for crop nutraceutical content enhancement, a review

2022

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The increase in cardiovascular and degenerative diseases around the world, in addition to other metabolic alterations derived from an inadequate diet, have highlighted the need to consume more nutritious and healthy foods, that can also provide added value in the prevention of diseases. In this sense, nutraceutical-rich functional foods have become a sustained growing market derived from consumer demands. Different strategies have been developed to enhance the content of nutraceuticals compounds in crops and end products, as well as to increase the bioavailability of them. These strategies have been grouped in biofortification techniques (e.g., foliar, and soil application of nutrients, germination, and soaking of seeds, genetic modification of plants and crops) and techniques for nutraceutical enrichment (e.g., fermentation of food byproducts, nanoparticles, and induced post-harvest stress). The utilization of these techniques thrives a new approach for novel biofortified, and nutraceutical enriched foods that meet the needs of the most demanding and health-conscious consumers.

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Bio-fortification of iron and zinc improves the biomass, uptake, distribution and yield of different maize varieties

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Evaluation of Temperate Maize Inbred Lines for Iron (Fe) Concentration using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry

Evaluation of Temperate Maize Inbred Lines for Iron (Fe) Concentration using Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry

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