Does Soil Micronutrient Variability in Test Locations Influence Performance of Biofortified Pearl Millet in India?

Govindaraj, M and Kanatti, A and Rai, K N and Satyanarayana, T (2019) Does Soil Micronutrient Variability in Test Locations Influence Performance of Biofortified Pearl Millet in India? Better Crops South Asia, 11 (1). pp. 31-35.

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Abstract

Testing of biofortified hybrids across varying pearl millet-growing regions of India indicated the need for maintaining sufficient Fe and Zn levels in soil to express the crops’s full genetic potential and ensure successful loading of micronutrients in the grain. The study suggested the need for practicing balanced fertilization while growing biofortified hybrids to increase grain yield and micronutrient accumulation in grains.

Item Type:	Article
Divisions:	Research Program : Asia
CRP:	UNSPECIFIED
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Biofortification, pearl Millet, human health, enriched fertilizers
Subjects:	Mandate crops > Millets > Pearl Millet Others > Biofortification
Depositing User:	Mr Arun S
Date Deposited:	04 Sep 2019 09:41
Last Modified:	04 Sep 2019 09:42
URI:	http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/11285
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