University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Genetic Studies on the Manipulation of Carotenoid and Tocopherol Content in Sweet Corn and Broccoli
Abstract
dc:descriptionThe second part of the study identified several quantitative trait loci (QTL) associated with the carotenoid and tocopherol variability segregating in two F2:3 sweet corn populations. A number of the identified QTL mapped to chromosomal locations containing previously identified QTL or known genes in the carotenoid biosynthetic pathway in maize. The information generated from this study will be used to design methods to enhance the antioxidant carotenoid and tocopherol content in sweet corn and broccoli germplasm. In conclusion, this investigation suggests that sweet corn and broccoli germplasm with improved concentrations of carotenoids and tocopherols can be developed using conventional breeding protocols.
Degree
thesis:*- Name thesis:degree_name
- Ph.D.
- Level thesis:degree_level
- Dissertation
- Discipline thesis:degree_discipline
- Natural Resrouces and Environmental Sciences
- Grantor
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Year dc:date
- 2015
Author and committee
dc:creator, dc:contributor.*- Author dc:creator
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- Ibrahim, Khalid El-Sayed
- Contributors dc:contributor
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- Juvik, John A.
Subjects
dc:subject × 1Rights
- Language dc:language
- eng
Identifiers
dc:identifier.*- Identifier
- (MiAaPQ)AAI3269921
- OAI identifier oai:identifier
- oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/83119