2021
DOI: 10.31742/ijgpb.81.1.5
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Identification of potential donor for pro-vitamin A using functional markers in maize (Zea mays L)

Abstract: Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) is a global health problem. Maize naturally accumulates carotenoids including ?-carotene, a major source of vitamin A. Thirty-seven Indian maize genotypes were screened for total carotenoids and ?carotene content. A positive significant association of kernel colour was observed with total carotenoid but not for ?-carotene. The level of ?-carotene among the selected 37 genotypes was low (0.14 to 4.63µg/g) as compared to total carotenoids (15.94 to 66.46 µg/g) thus necessitates the int… Show more

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