Bio-fortification of Quality Protein Maize (Zea mays L.) with Beta Carotene
D. O. Ibirinde, K. Balogun, J. E. Uloko & A. S. Adetunji · Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research · 2019
Alike other cereals, maize is deficient in certain essential amino acids such as lysine and tryptophan. While lysine is critical in protein synthesis for the growth of tissues and important in the absorption of calcium from the intestinal mucosa, tryptophan is the biological prec...
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10.9734/ajahr/2019/v4i430035