Breeding strategies for enhancing nutrient content and quality in Cucurbitaceae: a review

• Main Authors: Wan Nur Suzani Sazleen Wan Shafiin, Nurfatin Liyana Ablaha, Hasan Nudin Nur Fatihah, Md. Amirul Alam, Rohayu Ma’arup, Md Sarwar Jahan, Kamarul Ain Mustafa
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Taylor & Francis 2021
• Subjects: QK1-989 Botany; SB1-1110 Plant culture
• Online Access: https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/34872/1/Abstract.pdf; https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/34872/; https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/19315260.2020.1833125; https://doi.org/10.1080/19315260.2020.1833125

Micronutrient malnutrition is a major problem in developing countries affecting women, children and infants. Biofortification, improved soil health and waste management efficiencies have been used to overcome nutrient deficiencies. Application of classical breeding and selection resulted in rapid de...