Effect of Ultraviolet B Radiation on the Biosynthesis of Carotenoids in Foxtail Millet Grains

Effect of Ultraviolet B Radiation on the Biosynthesis of Carotenoids in Foxtail Millet Grains

Foxtail millet is a vital nutritional cereal. The de-husked grain is usually yellow and mainly contains carotenoids, which directly reflects the millet quality. In this study, the impact of ultraviolet-B(UV-B) on millet color and carotenoid content was determined using two foxtail millet varieties,...

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Main Authors: Yiqiong Huo, Xiangdong Pang, Huixia Feng, Ruili Hao, Ruijie Zhang, Yushen Wang, Haigang Wang, Bin Zhang, Yuanhuai Han
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Agriculture
Subjects:
UV-B
carotenoids
foxtail millet
millet color
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/14/2/289

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