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Sudanese pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.) germplasm reveals genetic potential for carotenoid improvement and provitamin a biofortification.
Scientific reports - 25 Mar 2026
Elkhatim Khitma A Sir, Shariatipour Nikwan, Hamid Manhal Gobara, Muneer Faraz, Elsafy Mohammed, Rahmatov Mahbubjon, Abedlhalim Tilal
Abstract excerpt
Pearl millet is a vital staple in Sudan’s arid and semi-arid regions and offers a promising platform for biofortification to alleviate provitamin A deficiency. This study evaluated the genetic variation in carotenoid content and grain color attributes of 116 Sudanese pearl millet accessions under field conditions at the Al Gezira Research Station. Carotenoid profiling (β-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, and total...
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