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Carotenoid Content in Organically Produced Wheat: Relevance for Human Nutritional Health on Consumption.
International journal of environmental research and public health - 2 Nov 2015
Hussain Abrar, Larsson Hans, Kuktaite Ramune, Olsson Marie E, Johansson Eva
Abstract excerpt
In this study, 33 spring and winter wheat genotypes were analyzed for carotenoid content and composition. Investigated genotypes were divided into four genotype groups i.e., spelt, landraces, old cultivars and primitive wheat. The results showed a high level of variation among the genotypes in amount of carotenoids in the grain with high values (around 4 mg/Kg) especially in one of the genotypes-Öland 8. Lutein...
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