In recent years, colored wheat has gained attention among farmers which has been developed at NABI by routine plant breeding method. Black wheat is one of them which are gaining importance among health conscious people due to its multiple health benefits. Morphologically it is similar to white wheat in all aspects except its grain color and nutritional composition. Black wheat variety named 'Nabi MG' is rich in anthocyanins (imparting color to grains), protein, dietary fibre, iron and zinc content. It has immense biological value and can become health improving food supplement. It has ability to combat and address global and national challenge of malnutrition.
Shivani Kumari*
Dept. of Agronomy, School of Agricultural Sciences and Rural Development (SASRD), Nagaland University, Medziphema, Nagaland (797 106), India
Lanunola Tzudir
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