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Grain iron and zinc densities in released and commercial cultivars of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum)

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Title Grain iron and zinc densities in released and commercial cultivars of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum)
 
Creator Rai, Kedar N.
Yadav, O.P.
Govindaraj, M.
Pfeiffer, Wolfgang H.
Yadav, H.P
Rajpurohit, B.S
Patil, H.T
Kanatti, A.
Rathore, A
Rao, A.S.
Shivade, H
 
Subject pennisetum glaucum
stability
varieties
food enrichment
food fortification
biofortied crops
micronutrient
breeding
iron
zinc
enriquecimiento de los alimentos
fortificación de alimentos
estabilidad
mejora
hierro
cinc
cultivos biofortificados
 
Description Crop biofortification is a cost-effective and sustainable agricultural trategy to reduce micronutrient malnutrition arising from iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) deficiencies. A large number of hybrids and open-pollinated varieties (OPVs) of pearl millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.] have been released and/or commercialized in India. Eighteen OPVs and 15 high-Fe candidate hybrids were evaluated in multi-location trials for Fe and Zn density to identify those with high density of these micronutrients. The Fe density in OPVs varied from 42 mg/kg to 67 mg/kg, and Zn density from 37 mg/kg to 52 mg/kg with ICTP 8203 having the highest Fe density (67 mg/kg) followed by ICMV 221 (61 mg/kg) and AIMP 92901 (56 mg/kg). While ICTP 8203 had also the highest level of Zn density (52 mg/kg), ICMV 221 and AIMP 92901 had 45-46 mg/kg Zn density. The Fe density in hybrids varied from 46 mg/kg to 56 mg/kg and Zn density from 37 mg/kg to 44 mg/kg. Four hybrids, viz. Ajeet 38, Proagro XL 51, AC 903 and 86M86 had the highest Fe density of 55-56 mg/kg and 39-41 mg/kg Zn density. The six commercial cultivars (2 OPVs and 4 hybrids) identified in this study with high Fe and Zn densities can be undertaken for expanded cultivation in their recommended ecologies to specifically address the Fe and Zn deficiencies in India. This study also enabled to re-define base line for Fe density at 42 mg/kg for hybrids, the most ominant cultivar type grown in India.
 
Date 2016
2017-07-11T19:46:51Z
2017-07-11T19:46:51Z
 
Type Journal Article
 
Identifier Rai, K.N; Yadav, O.P; Govindaraj, M.; Pfeiffer, Wolfgang; Yadav, H.P; Rajpurohit, B.S; Patil, H.T; Kanatti, A.; Rathore, A; Rao, A.S; Shivade, H.. 2016. Grain iron and zinc densities in released and commercial cultivars of pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum) . The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences . Indian Council of Agricultural Research, 86(3): 291-6.
https://hdl.handle.net/10568/82731
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mahalingam_Govindaraj/publication/299597833_Grain_iron_and_zinc_densities_in_released_and_commercial_cultivars_of_pearl_millet_Pennisetum_glaucum/links/57020cca08aee995dde8e0f3.pdf
 
Language en
 
Rights Open Access
 
Format 291-6
 
Publisher Indian Council of Agricultural Research
 
Source Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences