Minerals
Genetic dissimilarity of common bean lines for agronomic and biofortification traits
Authors: S.M. Maziero, N.D. Ribeiro and C.R. Casagrande
The evaluation of the genetic dissimilarity of common bean lines obtained by the breeding program is significant to identify duplicate accessions, to select superior lines, and to plan new hybrid combinations. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the genetic dissimilarity of common bean genotypes for agronomic and min.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(3):
- gmr16039731
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16039731
Mineral content is related to antioxidant and antimutagenic properties of grape juice
Authors: C. Dani L.S. Oliboni D. Pr�¡ D. Bonatto C.E.I. Santos M.L. Yoneama J.F. Dias M. Salvador J.A.P. Henriques
Grape juices are an important source of food antioxidants. Unfortunately, there is little data about the mineral composition and the antioxidant, mutagenic and antimutagenic activities of grape juice in eukaryote cells. We evaluated the mineral contents (Mg, Ca, Mn, Fe, Cu, Zn, Si, S, Cl) of grape juices, the antioxidant, mutagenic and/or antimutagenic activ.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 11(3):
- 2012.September.3.4
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2012.September.3.4
Genetic diversity and selection of common bean lines based on technological quality and biofortification
Authors: S. de M. Steckling, N.D. Ribeiro, F.D. Arns, H.C. Mezzomo, M.T.D.F. Possobom
The development of common bean cultivars with high technological quality that are biofortified with minerals, is required to meet the demand for food with health benefits. The objectives of this study were to evaluate whether common bean genotypes differ in terms of technological and mineral biofortification traits, to study t.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 16(1):
- gmr16019527
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr16019527
Genetic control and transgressive segregation of zinc, iron, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, and sodium accumulation in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) seeds
Authors: C.A. Fernandes Santos1 and L.S. Boiteux2
Cowpea crop, through combining a range of essential minerals with high quality proteins, plays an important role in providing nutritional security to human population living in semi-arid regions. Studies on genetics of biofortification with essential minerals are still quite scarce, and the major objective of the present study was to provide genetic informat.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 14(1):
- 2015.January.16.10
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2015.January.16.10
Genetic variability for iron and zinc content in common bean lines and interaction with water availability
Authors: H.S. Pereira, M.J. Del Peloso, P.Z. Bassinello, C.M. Guimar�£es, L.C. Melo and L.C. Faria
The common bean is an important source of iron and zinc in humans. Increases in the contents of these minerals can combat mineral deficiencies, but these contents are influenced by environmental conditions. Thus, the objectives of this study were to investigate the interaction between common bean lines and water availability o.. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 13(3):
- 2014.August.28.21
- DOI:
- 10.4238/2014.August.28.21
Genotype x environment interaction and its implication in identification of common bean populations with high calcium content
Authors: S.B. Fernandes, A.F.B. Abreu and M.A.P. Ramalho
The common bean is a food with high mineral content. Of the various types of beans cultivated in Brazil, carioca type beans are the most consumed. The aim of this study was to identify promising common bean populations with an emphasis toward the selection of carioca type bean lines with high calcium content. We also aimed to .. Read More»
- Genet. Mol. Res. 15(2):
- gmr.15028053
- DOI:
- 10.4238/gmr.15028053