Comparative Analysis Reveals Changes in Some Seed Properties in Amaranth Mutant Variety 'Zobor' (A. hypochondriacus x A. hybridus)
AGRONOMY-BASEL(2021)
Abstract
The aim of our long-term research program is to improve the quality and quantity of amaranth production through mutation breeding using gamma-radiation. In this paper, we present the characterization of the new variety 'Zobor' of A. hypochondriacus x A. hybridus developed by radiation-induced mutagenesis of hybrid K-433. Multiyear phenotypic characterization of an important yield parameter (1000-seed weight) showed that the studied mutant variety 'Zobor' has an advantage in seed weight over the nonirradiated control seeds of K-433 with predictable performance of this yield trait. 'Zobor' exhibited changes in seed morphometric parameters, starch particle size, and pasting properties with no change in amylose content and swelling power. Moreover, the seeds of 'Zobor' showed the significantly highest folate content among selected amaranth varieties. The mutant variety could, therefore, be interesting for the development of functional foods and as a low-management crop, attractive for cultivation in Europe.
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Key words
amaranth,mutation,quality,nutrition,seed,starch,folate
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