Iron and zinc grain density in common wheat grown in Central Asia.
Abstract
Sixty-six spring and winter common wheat genotypes from Central Asian breeding programs were evaluated for grain concentrations of iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn). Iron showed large variation among genotypes, ranging from 25 mg kg−1 to 56 mg kg−1 (mean 38 mg kg−1). Similarly, Zn concentration varied among genotypes, ranging between 20 mg kg−1 and 39 mg kg−1 (mean 28 mg kg−1). Spring wheat cultivars possessed higher Fe-grain concentrations than winter wheats. By contrast, winter wheats showed higher Zn-grain concentrations than spring genotypes. Within spring wheat, a strongly significant positive correlation was found between Fe and Zn. Grain protein content was also significantly (P
Citation
Euphytica (2007) 155 (1-2) 193-203 [doi: 10.1007/s10681-006-9321-2]
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Iron and zinc grain density in common wheat grown in Central Asia.