Agronomic biofortification increases concentrations of zinc and storage proteins in cowpea grains.
Agronomic biofortification increases concentrations of zinc and storage proteins in cowpea grains.
Author(s): OLIVEIRA, C. F.; SILVA, M. G.; SILVA, G. N.; DUCATTI, K. R.; ROCHA, M. de M.; REIS, A. R.; RABÊLO, F. H. S.; LAVRES, J.; SANTOS, E. F.
Summary: Zinc (Zn) is crucial for both plant metabolism and human nutrition, with its deficiency being a global health concern. Strategies to increase its availability in food, such as agronomic biofortification, have gained prominence. This study evaluated the impact of foliar spraying of ...
Publication year: 2024
Types of publication: Journal article
Unit: Embrapa Mid-North
Keywords: Amino ácidos, Qualidade do grão, Vigna Unguiculata, Zinco
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