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Protein, Phytate and Minerals in Grains of Commercial Cowpea Genotypes.
Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciencias - 29 Jul 2020
GonÇalves FabÍola V, Medici Leonardo O, Fonseca Marcos Paulo S DA, Pimentel Carlos, Gaziola Salete A, Azevedo Ricardo A
Abstract excerpt
The objective of this study was to investigate and characterize cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) genotypes for total grain protein content, storage protein fractions (globulin, albumin, prolamin, basic and acid glutelins), and phytate and minerals contents. Eighteen cowpea genotypes were selected. Total grain protein content varied from 21.4% to 29.2%, for BRS Marataoã and Paulistinha genotypes, respectively. The...
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