Genetic Variation Among Maize Genotypes for Carotenoid and Tocopherol Compounds
Egesel, Cem Omer
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Description
Title
Genetic Variation Among Maize Genotypes for Carotenoid and Tocopherol Compounds
Author(s)
Egesel, Cem Omer
Issue Date
2001
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Lambert, Robert J.
Department of Study
Crop Sciences
Discipline
Crop Sciences
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
Agriculture, Agronomy
Language
eng
Abstract
We analyzed the amount of carotenoid and tocopherol fractions at early, intermediate, and late stages of kernel development; and the rate of deposition during this period. Although there were differences among genotypes, general tendency was that both classes of compounds accumulated rapidly in early stages of kernel development. Genotype was more important than environment in determining the rate of carotenoid and tocopherol deposition, although the environmental factors could have significant effects on the final levels of these antioxidant vitamins.
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