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Nutritional quality of grains of sorghum cultivar grown under different levels of micronutrients fertilization.

Authors :
Ahmed, Suha O.
Abdalla, Adel Wahab H.
Inoue, Tomoe
Ping, Ann
Babiker, Elfadil E.
Source :
Food Chemistry. Sep2014, Vol. 159, p374-380. 7p.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Highlights: [•] Sorghum is staple food in Sudan as a source of protein, carbohydrates and minerals. [•] The level of the protein and amino acids especially lysine is low in sorghum grain. [•] Micronutrients treatment improved the protein and amino acids especially lysine. [•] Micronutrients fertilizer is effective in improving the grains quality of sorghum. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03088146
Volume :
159
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Food Chemistry
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
95723918
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foodchem.2014.03.033