%0 Conference Paper
%A Anuradha, K
%A Prakash, B
%A Ramu, P
%A Shah, T
%A Ashok Kumar, A
%A Deshpande, S P
%B Compendium of papers & abstracts: Global consultation on millets promotion for health & nutritional security
%C Society for Millets Research
%D 2013
%F icrisat:7399
%P 10-12
%T In Silico identification of candidate genes involved for grain Fe and Zn concentration in sorghum using reported cereals gene homologs
%U http://oar.icrisat.org/7399/
%X Sorghum is one of the top 10 crops that feed the world. It is a good source of energy, protein, carbohydrate, vitamins and minerals including the trace elements.  It is one of the cheapest and sustainable options to combat the micronutrient malnutrition, particularly Fe and Zn in predominantly sorghum eating populations. Identification of genes governing grain Fe and Zn concentration in sorghum is of interest. Earlier studies on other cereals showed role of number of genes for grain Fe and Zn homeostasis and uptake, transport and loading, but so far no reports available on genomic regions/ QTLs and candidate genes governing sorghum grain Fe and Zn content in sorghum.
%Z We thank DBT project on Bio fortifying sorghum  with high grain iron and zinc concentration for combating  micronutrient malnutrition. Project Code:BTI  PR 16301AGR!2/806/20 11 for financial support