Zinc plays many essential roles in life. As a strong Lewis acid that lacks redox activity under
environmental and cellular conditions, the Zn 2+ cation is central in determining protein …

Abstract Worldwide, 40% population consumes wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) as a staple food
that is low in zinc (Zn) content. Zn deficiency is a major micronutrient disorder in crop plants …

Abstract Background and Objectives Wheat is essential to secure nutrition for the world's
population. Its unique processing properties are largely determined by gluten protein …

Zinc deficiency, being the fifth leading risk factor for diseases is associated with several
disorders and infections, especially diarrhea. The common strategies for sustaining zinc's …

Cereals and pulses are consumed as a staple food in low-income countries for the fulfillment
of daily dietary requirements and as a source of micronutrients. However, they are failing to …

Plant nutrition management in commercial crops through the application of macro and
micronutrients is essential not only for achieving high yields but also for fulfilling market …

Iran is a country with different soils and climatic zones that affect the nutrient concentration in
the produced wheat. Since wheat is one major component of Iranian diet, this survey was …

An estimated 1.1 billion people are at risk of Zn deficiency due to the consumption of a Zn-
poor wheat-based staple diet. Some soil bacteria can solubilize insoluble Zn in soil …