Characterization and exploring genetic potential of landraces from Odisha with special emphasis on grain micronutrient content for benefaction of biofortification in rice.

ABSTRACT: Assessing genetic variability of micronutrient content in association with qualitative and quantitative traits in germplasm is prerequisite for effective biofortification programme. Odisha, a state of eastern India is considered as one of the most potential hot spot of diversity of cultivated rice for grain yield and nutritional traits. Significant variability for most of the qualitative and quantitative traits including Fe and Zn content was observed in a set of 293 germplasm with varying kernel colour encompassing 14 districts of Odisha. Mostly these landraces were low yielding with some exception (Haldigundi: AC 36454, 50.08 g/plant). These landraces were mostly represented by medium Fe (10-20 ppm)-medium Zn group (20-30 ppm). Fe and Zn content had positive association with each other a

SUBMITTER: Sanghamitra P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8847517 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature