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    Assessment of quality protein parameters of Zea mays L. through high throughput biochemical analysis
    (CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR), 2024-10) G, Adinarayana; V, Ratnakar; D, Ramya; S, Vijay; G, Pavan Kumar; P, Sateesh Kumar; Rao, KRS Sambasiva
    Maize is one of the world’s mostly cultivated crops which are consumed by the humans. The quality of maize protein is a vital factor in combating human malnutrition, a problem that is rapidly increasing among children. This study focuses on enhancing maize's protein quality by increasing lysine and tryptophan concentrations while reducing zein content. Seventeen in-house maize lines were analyzed for key biochemical characteristics. Among these, the CML161 line stood out, with a total protein content of 11.831%. The tryptophan and lysine contents in CML161 were 0.68% and 3.3%, respectively. Additionally, the total starch content in CML161 was found to be 37.8%. The endosperm modification test showed 100% opaqueness in the CML161 variety. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that CML161 contains a quality protein content of 5.74%, making it a promising candidate for further studies aimed at addressing malnutrition.