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GRAIN SHAPE, PROTEIN, ZINC AND IRON CONTENT OF RICE LAND RACES IN BANGLADESH (Pages : 7 - 11)

More than half of the world's population relies on rice as the major daily source of calories and protein deficiency and micronutrient malnutrition are gradually increasing. Zinc and iron are the most important elements, deficiency of which is a major cause for malnutrition. The nutritional status and grain quality of rice is becoming more important. Awareness to have nutritionally enriched food and consumer acceptance may help in developing micronutrient enriched rice varieties. Thirty six rice land races along with a high yielding variety BRRI dhan48 were analyzed to know the nutritional status (protein, Zn and Fe) for their improvement. Zn ranged from 34.96 to 6.37 ppm. The highest Zn content was found in Chiritob followed by Kalanbhog, Saubail and Sakkorkhora. Jaradhan had the lowest Zn content followed by Begurbitchi, Jirakalani, Kalazira TAPL, Noyonmoni, Jirakatari, Madhimadob, Badsabhog, Bashmoti and Lalsora. Fe ranged from 11.3 to 2.07 ppm. The highest Fe content was found in Jirakalani and the lowest in Kultichikon. Protein content ranged from 7.63 to 7.02%. The highest protein content was found in Kultichikon followed by Sakkorkhora, Boishaki, Bashmoti and Noyonmoni. Chiritob and Jirakalani may be used as good source of Zn and Fe for further improvement.Download