Browsing Doctoral Degrees (Plant Breeding) by Author "Naidoo, Roobavathie."

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Development and application of SNP marker for low phytic acid gene (Ipa1-1) with studies on the effect of low phytic acid on seed germination, vigour and yield in maize.

Naidoo, Roobavathie. (2010)

Maize grain contains high levels of phytic acid which chelates iron, zinc and other micronutrients as it passes through the digestive systems of monogastric consumers reducing their bioavailability. Breeding for low phytic ...