Agronomic Biofortification Increases Concentrations of Zinc and Storage Proteins in Cowpea Grains

Agronomic Biofortification Increases Concentrations of Zinc and Storage Proteins in Cowpea Grains

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 Zn [at full bloom...

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Main Authors: Caroline Figueiredo Oliveira, Matheus Gomes Silva, Gutierres Nelson Silva, Karina Renostro Ducatti, Maurisrael de Moura Rocha, André Rodrigues Reis, Flávio Henrique Silveira Rabêlo, José Lavres, Elcio Ferreira Santos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-06-01
Series:Agriculture
Subjects:
<i>Vigna unguiculata</i>
total sugars
amino acids
grain quality
zinc
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/14/6/911

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