Rice is a highly consumed staple cereal cultivated predominantly in Asian countries, which
share 90% of global rice production. Rice is a primary calorie provider for more than 3.5 …

Natural or synthetic compounds that interfere with the bioavailability of nutrients are called
antinutrients. Phytic acid (PA) is one of the major antinutrients present in the grains and acts …

Introduction Phytic acid (PA) is an important antinutrient agent present in cereal grains which
reduces the bioavailability of iron and zinc in human body, causing malnutrition. Inositol …

Genetic variations are an important source of germplasm diversity, as it provides an allele
resource that contributes to the development of new traits for plant breeding. Gamma rays …

Panicle size is one of the yield determining traits in rice (Oryza sativa L.). In the current study,
a rice mutant named cytokinin oxidase/dehydrogenase (Osckx2-2) was developed from the …

Iron and zinc deficiency is a major problem among large populations in rice-consuming
countries. Development micronutrient dense rice varieties with high yield is a key target area …

A study evaluated nine kinetic data and four kinetic parameters related to growth, production
of various phytase activities (PEact), and released phosphate ion concentration ([Pi]) from …

Hidden hunger, or micronutrient deficiency, is a worldwide problem. Several approaches are
employed to alleviate its effects (eg, promoting diet diversity, use of dietary supplements …

Iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) are recognised as micronutrients of clinical significance to public
health globally. Major staple crops (wheat, rice and maize) contain insufficient levels of …

Rice is the staple diet to half of the world's population, being a major source of
carbohydrates, vitamins, and some essential elements. However, rice naturally contains low …