Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) as a Source of Essential Fatty Acids – A Biofortification Approach
A Madurapperumage, L Tang, P Thavarajah… - Frontiers in Plant …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Chickpea is a highly nutritious pulse crop with low digestible carbohydrates (40–60%),
protein (15–22%), essential fats (4–8%), and a range of minerals and vitamins. The fatty acid …
protein (15–22%), essential fats (4–8%), and a range of minerals and vitamins. The fatty acid …
[HTML][HTML] Biofortification of cereals and pulses using new breeding techniques: current and future perspectives
Cereals and pulses are consumed as staple food in low income countries for fulfillment of
daily dietary requirements and as source of micronutrients. However they are failing to offer …
daily dietary requirements and as source of micronutrients. However they are failing to offer …
Biofortification under climate change: the fight between quality and quantity
Climate change has been a serious problem in our industrialized world for the last century.
We have faced its devastating effects on the environment, agriculture and human …
We have faced its devastating effects on the environment, agriculture and human …
High-temperature and drought stress effects on growth, yield and nutritional quality with transpiration response to vapor pressure deficit in lentil
High temperature and water deficit are among the major limitations reducing lentil (Lens
culinaris Medik.) yield in many growing regions. In addition, increasing atmospheric vapor …
culinaris Medik.) yield in many growing regions. In addition, increasing atmospheric vapor …
Opportunities for plant‐derived enhancers for iron, zinc, and calcium bioavailability: A review
Understanding of the mechanism of interactions between dietary elements, their salts, and
complexing/binding ligands is vital to manage both deficiency and toxicity associated with …
complexing/binding ligands is vital to manage both deficiency and toxicity associated with …
[HTML][HTML] Impact of heat and drought stresses on grain nutrient content in chickpea: Genome-wide marker-trait associations for protein, Fe and Zn
Chickpea is a cheap source of protein and micronutrients to the poor and vegetarian
population living in south-Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Due to changes in climatic …
population living in south-Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Due to changes in climatic …
Root‐specific expression of chickpea cytokinin oxidase/dehydrogenase 6 leads to enhanced root growth, drought tolerance and yield without compromising …
Cytokinin group of phytohormones regulate root elongation and branching during post‐
embryonic development. Cytokinin‐degrading enzymes cytokinin oxidases/dehydrogenases …
embryonic development. Cytokinin‐degrading enzymes cytokinin oxidases/dehydrogenases …
Exploring chickpea germplasm diversity for broadening the genetic base utilizing genomic resourses
RK Singh, C Singh, Ambika, BS Chandana… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Legume crops provide significant nutrition to humans as a source of protein, omega-3 fatty
acids as well as specific macro and micronutrients. Additionally, legumes improve the …
acids as well as specific macro and micronutrients. Additionally, legumes improve the …
Biofortified legumes: Present scenario, possibilities and challenges
A Joshi-Saha, SK Sethy, G Misra, GP Dixit… - Field Crops …, 2022 - Elsevier
Being an affordable and good source of protein to a vast population that is vegetarian by
choice or non-affordability of non-vegetarian food, legumes constitute a staple food in many …
choice or non-affordability of non-vegetarian food, legumes constitute a staple food in many …
Genetic transformation of legumes: an update
A Choudhury, MV Rajam - Plant Cell Reports, 2021 - Springer
Key message This review summarizes the recent advances in legume genetic
transformation and provides an insight into the critical factors that play a major role in the …
transformation and provides an insight into the critical factors that play a major role in the …