Enhancing the nutritional value of Saskatchewan pulses through improved levels of folate and carotenoids
Lead Investigator(s)
Dr. Tom Warkentin
Lead Investigator(s) Institution
University of Saskatchewan - CDC
Objective
To understand the variation in carotenoid and folate profiles of field pea, chickpea, and dry bean.
Outcome
Four studies were completed to evaluate the carotenoid and folate profiles of pea and chickpea. Green cotyledon pea cultivars had approximately two times more total carotenoids than yellow cotyledon pea cultivars. Desi chickpea cultivars had greater concentration of total carotenoids than kabuli cultivars. In a study of seed fractions, carotenoid concentration was greatest in the cotyledon followed by embryo axis and seed coat in both pea and chickpea cultivars. Cotyledons had a greater concentration of individual and total carotenoids than other tissues in pea and chickpea. Folate components were identified using mass spectrometry.
Genetics
SPG Contribution
$104,098.00
Project Status
Complete
Duration/Timeline of Project (Year to Year)
2009 - 2012
Co-funders
Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture - Agriculture Development Fund
Total Project Cost
$194,618.00