Publications by authors named "Sunil Indrajit Warwate"
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- Rice is a vital food source for over 50% of the global population, but its high glycemic index poses challenges for diabetic and obese individuals, necessitating the development of low-GI rice varieties through understanding starch biogenesis.
- A study of 200 rice genotypes focused on starch content and categorized them into three groups based on amylose content, leading to the selection of specific genotypes for further analysis of resistant starch levels, protein content, and fatty acid profiles.
- Results showed varying levels of resistant starch and fatty acids, with specific genotypes demonstrating significant enzymatic activity related to starch biosynthesis, highlighting genetic variations that can influence rice quality traits.
Starch quality studies over the decades highlighted the immense health benefits of resistant starch (RS), but still much is needed to elucidate the science behind its inherent formation. Till date, there is no report to establish the relationship between inherent RS content and pullulanase (PUL) activity in any of the crops. In this study, we emphasize the novel role of debranching enzyme, PUL towards inherent RS formation, using rice as a model crop.
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