Maize—A potential source of human nutrition and health: A review

Maize—A potential source of human nutrition and health: A review

Maize or corn (Zea mays L.) is an important cereal crop of the world. It is a source of nutrition as well as phytochemical compounds. Phytochemicals play an important role in preventing chronic diseases. It contains various major phytochemicals such as carotenoids, phenolic compounds, and phytostero...

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Main Authors:	Tajamul Rouf Shah, Kamlesh Prasad, Pradyuman Kumar
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Taylor & Francis Group 2016-12-01
Series:	Cogent Food & Agriculture
Subjects:	zea mays l. phytochemicals carotenoids phenolic compounds phytosterols gna-maize
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2016.1166995

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