Xanthophyll levels in foxtail millet grains according to variety and harvesting time

Foxtail millet grains usually contain carotenoids, which are yellow pigments that are important for human health. Yellow grains are preferred by distributors and consumers, and special cultivars and cultivation methods are desired for a stable supply of yellow millet. We investigated the level of pi...

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Main Authors: Akira Yano, Masato Takakusagi, Kazushi Oikawa, Shinsuke Nakajo, Takashi Sugawara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-01-01
Series:Plant Production Science
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/1343943X.2016.1246347