Publications by authors named "Alfiya Abekova"
Article Synopsis
- Iron deficiency is a major nutritional issue worldwide, particularly in Kazakhstan, where many wheat varieties have low iron content despite the crop's importance in human diets.
- This study developed two new mutant lines of spring bread wheat using gamma-irradiation, which exhibited higher grain iron and zinc levels, lower phytic acid content, and better iron bioavailability, along with improved yield traits.
- Gene expression analysis showed significant up-regulation of certain genes related to iron absorption and transport in the roots of these mutant wheat lines, indicating enhanced iron uptake compared to the parent variety.
Background: The pathogens from species can cause Fusarium root rot (RR) and other diseases in plant species including sugar beet ( L.), and they have a strong negative impact on sugar beet yield and quality.
Methods: A total of 22 sugar beet breeding lines were evaluated for the symptoms of RR after inoculation with Sch.