Essays about: "NAM-B1"

Found 3 essays containing the word NAM-B1.

1. 1. Differences in nutrient content between varieties of Nordic barley

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Biologi

   Author : Amanda Norberg; [2017]
   Keywords : Grain protein content; barley; plant improvement; Nordic countries; differences in gene sequences;

   Abstract : Grain protein content (GPC) in wheat has been found to be regulated by the gene NAM-B1. Homologues to the NAM-B1 gene have been found in barley, HvNAM-1 and HvNAM-2. Previous studies have found that base mutations in the NAM-1 gene at base position 544 might have an impact on GPC. READ MORE

3. 2. Grain protein content and its assocoation with the NAC-protein genes HvNAM1 and HvNAM2 in Nordic barley

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Biologi

   Author : Frida Östensson; [2016]
   Keywords : Grain protein content; HvNAM1; HvNAM2; barley; NAC-proteins;

   Abstract : Hunger is a problem faced by many people all over the world, and as the population grows, so does the need for food such as cereals. Because of this, the need for food with higher protein and nutrient content will be increasingly important. READ MORE

4. 3. Screening of HvNAM-B1 gene polymorphism, grain nutrient content and seed size in 80 Scandinavian barley cultivars

   University essay from Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

   Author : Sharmila Madhavan; [2011]
   Keywords : Micronutrient Malnutrition; NAM-B1; Yield; Seed size; Northern Europe;

   Abstract : Micronutrient malnutrition is a leading worldwide health problem that affects billions of people particularly in the developing countries resulting in serious health conditions. The domestication of crops produced high yield and larger seed size but with a reduction in nutritious quality. READ MORE