Gene characterization of <i>Chenopodium quinoa</i> Willd. and <i>Chenopodium album</i> L. accessions: unmasking genetic diversity.

ABSTRACT: The genus Chenopodium L. includes the domesticated seed crop Chenopodium quinoa Willd. and the semi-domesticated seed/fodder Chenopodiumalbum L., both valued for their high protein content and high-quality grains. This study investigates the morphological and molecular characteristics of starch granules in 50 accessions including C. quinoa Willd. and C. album L., to elucidate variations in amylose content and genetic markers. Starch granules were analyzed using scanning electron microscopy, revealing primarily angular to polygonal shapes with an average size of ~ 1.5 µm. Dynamic light scattering showed size variation: C. album L. granules ranged from 115.1 ± 8.09 to 192.5 ± 5.11 nm, while C. quinoa Willd. granules from 204.5 ± 21.45 t

SUBMITTER: Kumari B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11646240 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature