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Grain iron and zinc content is independent of anthocyanin accumulation in pigmented rice genotypes of Northeast region of India.
Scientific reports - 19 Feb 2024
Gogoi Smrita, Singh Sanjay, Swamy B P Mallikarjuna, Das Priyanka, Sarma Debojit, Sarma Ramendra Nath, Acharjee Sumita, Deka Sharmila Dutta
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The traditional rice genotypes of Assam are considered to have biological value due to the presence of several bioactive compounds like flavonoids, polyphenols, and anthocyanins, which have antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, and anti-aging properties. The pigmented genotypes are considered to have high iron (Fe) content. However, the effect of Fe and Zinc (Zn) accumulation on anthocyanin content is yet to...
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