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- Title
PROXIMATE CHEMICAL COMPOSITION AND TOCOPHEROL LEVELS IN MAIZE GENOTYPES GROWN IN PUNJAB, PAKISTAN.
- Authors
Ul Hassan, Syed Wajih; Asi, Muhammad Rafique; Sadef, Yumna; Hussain, Shabbir; Akhtar, Muhammad; Akhtar, Nasim; Ashraf, Muhammad Yasin
- Abstract
In present study, proximate chemical composition and tocopherol content were evaluated for estimation of food quality. The maize genotypes with promising agronomic parameters were analyzed for their biochemical composition and further guidance for maize crop improvement with respect to quality traits. Twelve (12) genotypes (n= 60) of maize (Zea mays L.) cultivated at Maize and Millet Research Institute, Yousafwala, Sahiwal, Punjab, Pakistan were evaluated for diversity based on protein, crude fiber, moisture contents, oil contents and tocopherol. The results showed that the crude protein contents were ranged from 1.75 to 5.25%, crude fiber 2.12 to 2.55%, fat contents 2.83 to 5.20%, moisture contents 9.75 to 11.95% and total tocopherol 1971 to 9382 µg/g -tocopherol was found in maximum concentration and crude fiber in minimum percentage. These findings will be helpful to produce quality products from the maize and valuable to protect human beings against degenerative processes, such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases.
- Subjects
PUNJAB (Pakistan); VITAMIN E content of plants; CORN genetics; PLANT growth; PLANT development
- Publication
Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2018, Vol 55, Issue 4, p755
- ISSN
0552-9034
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.21162/PAKJAS/18.7704