Fe and Zn content of grain in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) landraces

Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is one of the most commonly grown cultivated crops and one of the widely adapted cereals, which can be cultivated from warm humid to dry cold environments. The human population in the developing world, particularly children and women, continue to suffer from undernutrition. The poor, especially, often suffer from a basic lack of protein and energy, the adverse health effects of which are frequently compounded by deficiencies in micronutrients. Micronutrients are dietary components, often referred to as vitamins and minerals. These components required by the human body in small amounts are vital to development, disease prevention, and wellbeing. Zinc and iron are very crucial for good health; zinc is essential for a healthy immune system, whereas iron is needed for the formation of red blood cells that carry oxygen around the body. Regarding the importance of the grain characters, this study aimed to evaluate Fe and Zn content of wheat grains in two Iraqi wheat landraces.

کلیدواژه ها:

Fe ، kernel zinc content ، rain-fed conditions ، wheat