Biofortification: an approach to eradicate micronutrient deficiency

Frontiers in Nutrition, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 10

Published: Sept. 14, 2023

Micronutrient deficiency also known as "hidden hunger" refers to a condition that occurs when the body lacks essential vitamins and minerals are required in small amounts for proper growth, development overall health. These deficiencies particularly common developing countries, where lack of access varied nutritious diet makes it difficult people get micronutrients they need. supplementation has been topic interest, especially during Covid-19 pandemic, due its potential role supporting immune function Iron (Fe), zinc (Zn), iodine (I), selenium (Se) humans significant food-related issues worldwide. Biofortification is sustainable strategy developed address micronutrient by increasing levels staple crops widely consumed affected communities. There number agricultural techniques biofortification, including selective breeding have higher specific nutrients, agronomic approach using fertilizers other inputs increase nutrient uptake transgenic approach. The offers temporary but speedy solution while genetic (breeding transgenic) long-term requires time develop nutrient-rich variety.

Language: Английский

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Comparative Analysis of Powdery Mildew Disease Resistance and Susceptibility in Brassica Coenospecies

Agronomy, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(4), P. 1033 - 1033

Published: March 31, 2023

Erysiphe cruciferarum, a causative agent of powdery mildew disease, has emerged as serious threat in Brassica juncea and its closely related species. To date, no resistant cultivars have been identified species against mildew. Here, we used histopathological, biochemical, molecular approaches to elucidate the disease progression host responses three cenospecies, namely B. juncea, Camelina sativa, Sinapis alba. Based on results progression, S. alba was found be extremely infection, whereas C. sativa were highly vulnerable. In addition, spread rate uninfected parts comparatively higher sativa. Histopathological revealed more pathogen-induced cell death compared We also examined role antioxidant enzymes such superoxide dismutase (SOD), peroxidase (POD), catalase (CAT) after infection. our findings, enzyme activity SOD, POD, CAT relatively then that Furthermore, evaluated expression levels salicylic acid (SA) signature genes, including pathogenesis-related protein viz., PR1, PR2, PR5 E. cruciferarum SA marker genes increased all However, fold change than future, further studies are required identify potential candidates involved resistance.

Language: Английский

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Enhancement of Productivity of Late Sown Rapeseed ( Brassica campestris var toria ) Through Sulfur and Boron Application Under Rice-Fallow System of Assam

Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 55(20), P. 3103 - 3116

Published: July 26, 2024

The neglected use of micronutrient greatly hampered the productivity oilseed crop. Thus, to determine optimal dose S and B on toria under rice-fallow system, an experiment was carried out with five doses i.e. 0, 10, 20, 30 40 kg/ha 3 1 2 for two consecutive years (2018–19 2019–20). plant growth parameters, height, dry matter accumulation, leaf area index crop rate, yield attributing siliqua/plant seeds/siliqua, were enhanced through application @ as well B@ kg/ha. higher seed (10.11q/ha), stover (22.00q/ha) oil (3.86 q/ha) registered + kg/ha, but it at par S@ combined also noted nutrient uptake N, P, K including closely followed by But in terms economics, conjugate @1 showed maximum monetary benefit highest B:C (2.24). pearson correlation indicated strong positive parameters plants. Regression analysis revealed that each one unit increase accumulation 4.56 K, 0.19, 0.63,0.40,0.55 0.05, respectively. Henceforth, considering all factors combination B@1 may be recommended late sown system.

Language: Английский

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Soil and foliar zinc application techniques influence the productivity, zinc concentration, and protein content in the grains of bread wheat varieties

Acta Agrobotanica, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 76, P. 1 - 13

Published: Dec. 19, 2023

Micronutrient zinc (Zn) is crucial for both humans and plants. To improve the micronutrient concentration in grains of food crops, biofortification has already been established as one best approaches across globe. The current study was carried out to assess Zn enrichment a few common wheat varieties using different delivery techniques. following treatments were applied: T₁: control (without Zn), T₂: Soil application 4 kg ha-1 at final land preparation, T₃: Foliar 0.5% solution (ZnSO₄ x7H₂O) tillering booting stages, T₄: soil 2 preparation + foliar 0.2% stages. All arranged split-plot design repeated three times findings revealed that various techniques had an impact on significantly, ranging from 23.9 32.2 µg g-1 varieties, with average 28.2 control. Among these techniques, induced highest response 33.7 37.60 g-1. protein content (%) all varied by 1.21, 1.47, 1.51%, respectively, result use methods. Considering Zn-use efficiency (%), most Zn-efficient variety BARI Gom 28, followed 26, Binagom-1, 25, 29. In case grain yield, 26 (4.15 t ha-1) performed application. method outperformed other regarding concentration, grain.

Language: Английский

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Effect of Nitrogen and Boron on Growth Parameters, Yield Attributes and Yield of Mustard Crop in Chitrakoot Area

International Journal of Plant & Soil Science, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 35(20), P. 1292 - 1299

Published: Oct. 11, 2023

A field experiment was conducted during the Rabi season of 2022 at Rajoula Agriculture farm, Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya Chitrakoot, Satna (M.P.). The present having 13 treatment combinations replicated thrice in a randomized block design. Mustard variety Pusa Mahak grown with recommended agronomic practices. Based on results emanated from investigation, it could be concluded that application T12 [½ RDN + (Ist nano-urea spray 2nd 1.25 kg B)] significantly recorded maximum growth parameters such as plant height (198.8 cm), number branches plant-1 (8.7) and yield attributing characters siliqua (166.8), seed siliqua-1 (13.4) 1000 weight (5.1 g). result showed highest grain (1523.81 ha-1) straw (4761.90 ha-1), comparison to all treatments. While minimum value viz. (171.2 (6.3) attributes (117.5), (11.7) (3.8 g) under T1 [100 % NPK per RDF].

Language: Английский

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Mustard Meal: Marching Towards Producing a Food-Grade Protein

Springer eBooks, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 81 - 98

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Yield maximization in Indian mustard ( Brassica juncea (L.) Czernj. & Cosson) through nutrient management and optimizing sowing date

Journal of Plant Nutrition, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 47(17), P. 2824 - 2835

Published: June 24, 2024

In order to maximize yield of Indian mustard (Brassica juncea (L.) Czernj. & Cosson) by optimizing sowing dates and nutrient management, a field experiment was conducted at Rajasthan Agricultural Research Institute, Jaipur, India during 3 consecutive rabi seasons (2012–13 2014–15). The laid out in split plot design with four replications. two main treatments comprised date (D1: IV week October; D2: II November) sub-plot applications (T1: RD-N40P60K40; T2: RD-N40P60K40+RDgypsum250; T3: RD-N40P60K40+RDgypsum250+Zn T4: + Fe). Result showed that the seed germination, seedling growth vigor index were better D1 over D2 under control as well treated conditions. Chlorophyll content increased application sulfur, zinc iron both sowings, greater magnitude sowing. Seed its contributing factors viz. days flowering, plant height, shoot length, leaf area; primary branches per plant, number length siliqua significantly variably affected different combinations. Application T3 enhanced biological (23.13 74.03 q ha−1) (16.35% 20.63%) T1, respectively, statistically par T4. also provided highest benefit:cost (B:C) ratio (2.14) net returns (₹ 38168 ha−1). Thus, month October (T3) is recommended along higher B:C semi-arid conditions India.

Language: Английский

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Higher Boron Accumulation is Associated with Low-Boron Tolerance in Mustard

Japan Agricultural Research Quarterly JARQ, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 58(4), P. 205 - 214

Published: Oct. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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An Exploration of the Biochemistry of Mustard Seed Meals: A Phytochemical and In Silico Perspective

Foods, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(24), P. 4130 - 4130

Published: Dec. 20, 2024

The present investigation deals with comparisons drawn among three types of different mustard seed coat colors, namely, Black (Brassica nigra), Brown juncea), and White (Sinapis alba), respect to protein’s bio-availability through pepsin digestibility, without the involvement major anti-nutritional factors (glucosinolate type AITC, Allylisothiothiocyanate) relative food functions. These are validated by means crude protein determination, precipitated isolate preparation for evaluating fat absorption capacity (FAC), emulsifying activity (EA), emulsion stability (ES), whippability, foam (FS), nitrogen solubility index (NSI), dispersibility (PDI). results indicate that partial removal glucosinolates from brown (0.91 0.31%), black (0.74 white (0.58 0.30%) improved as analyzed a assay, values 12.84, 12.60, 4.53% in brown, black, mustard, respectively. Among functional properties, highest FAC, stability, NSI were noted meal, derived isolates, while EA PDI seeds, seeds possessed ES value. Interestingly, these meals limited their consumption, albeit virtue phytochemical parameters being elucidated here. research shows relevance properties presence factors, uses protein-digestibility tests, which important deciding enhanced consumption animal diets. Additionally, targeted molecular protein–protein docking revealed how why various metabolite interactions. This thereby opens gateways many required vivo silico future insights AITC–pepsin, AITC–myrosinase, pepsin–myrosinase, cruciferin–myrosinase complexes. Consequently, metabolic pathways governing AITC involved glucosinolate–myrosinase system need be studied depth better understanding metabolism. knowledge can guide studies improving health benefits addressing limitations.

Language: Английский

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White-Seeded Culinary Poppy (Papaver somniferum L.) Se Biofortification: Oil Quality, Fatty Acid Profile, and Seed Yield

Plants, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(1), P. 95 - 95

Published: Dec. 31, 2024

The culinary poppy (Papaver somniferum L.) has been used for centuries in everyday diets, especially food, but also as a non-food source of health-promoting ingredients. In the present study, field trial was set with white-seeded varieties collected from farmers Croatia. poppies were sown winter crop. Selenium biofortification applied using different selenium sources, such selenite, SeO32−, and selenate SeO42−. flowering stage, carried out follows: (1) Se-0: control; (2) SeO3_30: 30 g ha−1; (3) SeO3_60: 60 (4) SeO4_30: (5) SeO4_60: ha−1. Plants formed an average four capsules per plant, seed mass capsule 3.52 g. yield varied 0.91 (SeO3_30) to 1.26 t ha−1 (SeO4_30). cold-pressed oil characterized good-quality since water content 0.38%, insoluble impurities consisted 0.013%, iodine number value 135.81 g, I2 100 g−1, saponification 188.51 mg KOH it on 0.93% free fatty acids. had significant (p ≤ 0.05) impact Se accumulation seeds. Thus, selenite form increased seeds by about 7% compared control, whereas SeO4_30 treatment, increase 50%, SeO4_60, even higher, 91% control treatment. highest acids determined linoleic (76.31%), oleic (13.49), palmitic (7.86%)

Language: Английский

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