Iron accumulation and partitioning in hydroponically grown wild and cultivated chickpea (Cicer arietinum L)
Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is a staple food in many developing countries where iron (Fe) deficiency often occurs in their population. The crop is a good source of protein, vitamins, and micronutrients. Fe biofortification in chickpea can be part of long-term strategy to enhance Fe intake in human...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2023-03-01
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| Series: | Frontiers in Plant Science |
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| Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2023.1092493/full |