Potential sources of high iron and zinc content in Ugandan bean germplasm
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Date
2012
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Publisher
RUFORUM
Abstract
The study was conducted at National Agricultural Research
Laboratories (NARL) at Kawanda in order to identify potential
sources of high iron and zinc content, Such varieties would
contribute to improved health of bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)
consumers, who, despite a high consumption of beans, suffer
from anemia caused by micronutrient malnutrition (especially
iron and zinc). One hundred and eighty seven genotypes from
Uganda were screened for iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) content.
The mineral analysis revealed that there was significant
(P=0.001) diversity in Fe and Zn content among the Ugandan
genotypes with the range of 45 to 87mg/kg of iron and 22 to 40
mg/kg of zinc. Ten Ugandan bean varieties were identified as
potential sources of both high iron and zinc content.
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Keywords
Anemia, Health, Bio-fortification, Iron, Micronutrient malnutrition, Phaseolus vulgaris, Zinc
Citation
Mukamuhirwa, F., Tusiime, G., Mukankusi, C., Gibson, P., & Edema, R. (2012, September). Potential sources of high iron and zinc content in Ugandan bean germplasm. In Third RUFORUM Biennial Meeting (pp. 24-28).