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Assessment of quality protein parameters of Zea mays L. through high throughput biochemical analysis

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Title Assessment of quality protein parameters of Zea mays L. through high throughput biochemical analysis
 
Creator G, Adinarayana
V, Ratnakar
D, Ramya
S, Vijay
G, Pavan Kumar
P, Sateesh Kumar
Rao, KRS Sambasiva
 
Subject Lysine
Maize quality index
Tryptophan
Zea mays L
 
Description 627-631
Maize is one of the world’s mostly cultivated crops which are consumed by the humans. The quality of maize protein
is a vital factor in combating human malnutrition, a problem that is rapidly increasing among children. This study
focuses on enhancing maize's protein quality by increasing lysine and tryptophan concentrations while reducing zein
content. Seventeen in-house maize lines were analyzed for key biochemical characteristics. Among these, the CML161
line stood out, with a total protein content of 11.831%. The tryptophan and lysine contents in CML161 were 0.68% and
3.3%, respectively. Additionally, the total starch content in CML161 was found to be 37.8%. The endosperm
modification test showed 100% opaqueness in the CML161 variety. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that
CML161 contains a quality protein content of 5.74%, making it a promising candidate for further studies aimed at
addressing malnutrition.
 
Date 2024-10-04T06:18:32Z
2024-10-04T06:18:32Z
2024-10
 
Type Article
 
Identifier 0975-0959 (Online); 0301-1208 (Print)
http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/64683
https://doi.org/10.56042/ijbb.v61i10.11953
 
Language en
 
Publisher NIScPR-CSIR, India
 
Source IJBB Vol.61(10) [October 2024]