Characterization of cowpea cultivars for grain size, color, and biofortification.
2023
MARTINS, M. DO P. S. C. | LOPES, A. F. DE S. | JEAN, A. | SILVA, K. J. D. E | MARTINS, M. DO C. DE C. E | ROCHA, M. DE M. | MARIA DO P. S. C. MARTINS, UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO PIAUÍ; ANNA F. DE S. LOPES, UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO PIAUÍ; ABDIAS JEAN, UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO PIAUÍ; KAESEL JACKSON DAMASCENO E SILVA, CPAMN; MARIA DO C. DE C. E MARTINS, UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO PIAUÍ; MAURISRAEL DE MOURA ROCHA, CPAMN.
Cowpea crops have high socioeconomic importance in the Northeast region of Brazil. These crops generate employment and income; in addition, it is an excellent source of protein, minerals, vitamins, and dietary fiber, and contributes to the food security of thousands of people. Biofortification of cowpea with iron, zinc, and proteins can contribute to prevent the higher hunger. The objective of this work was to assess iron, zinc, and protein contents in cowpea grains of different cultivars and the effect of grain size and color on the contents of these nutrients.
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