Distribution of phytic acid and allelic variations in inositol monophosphatase gene in chickpea (<i>Cicer arietinum</i> L.)

Misra, G. P.; Saha, Archana Joshi; Reddy, K. S.

doi:10.5958/0975-928x.2018.00176.x

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“…Notably, phytic acid, a phosphorus storage form in plants, exerts a negative influence on mineral bioavailability due to its chelating properties. Studies have revealed the polygenic nature of phytic acid content in chickpea and identified transgressive segregants with extreme phenotypes (Misra et al, 2017). A SSR marker located in the promoter region of the IMP gene has been associated with phytic acid content in chickpea (Dwivedi et al, 2017).…”

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Nutritional profile of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L): Breeding efforts for enhancing nutritive value

V Jayalakshmi,

B Sriram Kumar

2024

JFL

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Chickpea is the dominant rabi pulse crop in India, accounting for 50% (13.5 mt) of the nation’s pulse production. This nutrient-dense and cost-effective legume provides a rich source of energy, protein, minerals, vitamins, and dietary fibre. Beyond its basic nutritional value, chickpea harbor a diverse array of non-nutritive phytochemicals, including oligosaccharides, saponins, tannins, polyphenols, flavonoids, and enzyme inhibitors, holding promising potential for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-obesity, anti cancer, prebiotic, and cholesterol-lowering effects. Recent advancements in genome sequencing have unlocked the chickpea’s complete genetic blueprint and empowered cutting-edge breeding methods like QTL analysis, GWAS, and genomic selection to effectively pinpoint and target beneficial genomic regions governing key nutritional traits. These findings help germplasm enhancement, nutritional enrichment and optimization of bioactive components to meet the food security of nations. This chapter reviews the current state of knowledge regarding chickpea’s nutritional profile, highlighting past breeding achievements and future prospects for enriching its nutritive value.

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