Organ-specific expression of genes involved in iron homeostasis in wheat mutant lines with increased grain iron and zinc content.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Iron deficiency is a well-known nutritional disorder, and the imbalance of trace-elements, specifically iron, is the most common nutrient deficiency of foods across the world, including in Kazakhstan. Wheat has significant nutritional relevance, especially in the provision of iron, however many bread wheat varieties have low iron despite the need for human nourishment. In this study, the expression profiles of wheat homologous genes related to iron homeostasis were investigated. The work resulted in the development of two new M₅ mutant lines of spring bread wheat through gamma-irradiation (200 Gy) with higher grain iron and zinc content, lower phytic acid content, and enhanced iron bioavailability compared to the parent variety. Mutant lines were also characte

SUBMITTER: Kenzhebayeva S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9190668 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature