X-ray fluorescence microscopy of zinc localization in wheat grains biofortified through foliar zinc applications at different growth stages under field conditions


Ajiboye B., Cakmak I., PATERSON D., DE JONGE M. D., HOWARD D. L., Stacey S. P., ...More

PLANT AND SOIL, vol.392, pp.357-370, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 392
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s11104-015-2467-8
  • Journal Name: PLANT AND SOIL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.357-370
  • Çukurova University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Biofortification of wheat with zinc (Zn) through foliar Zn application has been proposed as an agronomic strategy to increase grain Zn concentration, which could serve as a nutritional intervention in regions with dietary Zn deficiency.