Intervention effectmodel-written summary

Zn, Fe and bioinoculant treatments had no significant impact on maize protein content.

A claim from Biofortification of zinc, iron, arbuscular mycorrhiza and Trichoderma on quality parameters and available soil nutrient status in soil of maize · 2024

Intervention effectobservedoriginal resultno effectnot significant (as stated)measured

Claim · model-written summary

Zn, Fe and bioinoculant treatments had no significant impact on maize protein content.

Taxon
maizeZea mayst0
Treatment
Zn and Fe and bioinoculants seed treatmentse0
Outcome
protein contente0
Direction
no significant impacte0

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Zea mays
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“Soil application of Zn and Fe and bioinoculants seed treatments had no significant impact on protein content”

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“maize”

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“maize”

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Title

Biofortification of zinc, iron, arbuscular mycorrhiza and Trichoderma on quality parameters and available soil nutrient status in soil of maize

JR Vala; NN Gudadhe; DK Patel; et al. International Journal of Research in Agronomy 2024. doi:10.33545/2618060x.2024.v7.i12sj.2298

Other claims from this paper (5)

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zinc atom · quality: protein · Zea mays (maize)Results differ

42 papers: 37 positive, 5 negative or no effect

4 papers in the same direction as this claim · 37 in the opposite direction

  1. positive
    Under zinc deficiency, total protein was significantly reduced in DAC but not PAC.

    Zinc deficiency tolerance in maize is associated with the up‐regulation of Zn transporter genes and antioxidant activities · 2018 · compared with Zn‐sufficient plants

    Opposite directionAbout lacking this nutrient, so it counts the other way round

  2. positive
    Protein content was significantly higher among treatments.

    Effect of different chelated zinc sources on the growth and yield of maize (Zea mays L.) · 2009

    Opposite direction

  3. positive
    Protein content significantly increased with S and Zn over control.

    Effect of sulphur and zinc nutrition on yield and quality of maize in Typic Ustochrept soil of Kanpur · 2002 · compared with control

    Opposite direction

  4. positive
    Increasing sulphur and zinc improved crude protein, ash and calcium content.

    Fodder yield, nutrient uptake and quality of baby corn (Zea maysL.) as influenced by NPKS and Zn fertilization · 2015

    Opposite direction

  5. positive
    Nutrient and protein contents with 50 kg S and 10 kg Zn/ha increased but were on a par with 25 kg S and 5 kg Zn/ha.

    Effect of balanced fertilization on production, quality, energy use efficiency of baby corn (Zea mays) and soil health · 2018 · compared with 25 kg S and 5 kg Zn/ha

    Opposite direction

  6. positive
    Integrated nitrogen and zinc management elevated protein content.

    Quantitative and Qualitative Response of Fodder Maize to Use of Bulk and Nano-fertilizers in North Western Plains of India · 2023

    Opposite direction

  7. positive
    Banded zinc application increased total carbohydrates, starch and protein contents in corn.

    Chemical composition of corn and sorghum grains cultivated in Oxisol with different application methods and doses of zinc · 2013

    Opposite direction

  8. positive
    Foliar zinc, iron, and boron significantly increased maize protein content relative to control.

    Morpho-physiological and biochemical studies on foliar application of zinc, iron and boron in maize (Zea mays L.) · 2018 · compared with control treatment

    Opposite direction

33 papers more in this group

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iron atom · quality: protein · Zea mays (maize)Positive and negative results

8 papers: 7 positive, 1 negative or no effect

7 in the opposite direction

  1. positive
    Fe and biochar increased protein by 64%.

    Improving iron bioavailability and nutritional value of maize (Zea maysL.) in sulfur-treated calcareous soil · 2016 · compared with control

    Opposite direction

  2. positive
    Foliar zinc, iron, and boron significantly increased maize protein content relative to control.

    Morpho-physiological and biochemical studies on foliar application of zinc, iron and boron in maize (Zea mays L.) · 2018 · compared with control treatment

    Opposite direction

  3. positive
    Foliar Zn and Fe nanoparticles significantly improved protein content.

    Synergistic Effect of Iron and Zinc Nanoparticles with Recommended Nitrogen Dose on Production and Grain Quality of Maize (Zea mays L.) Cultivars Under Drought Stress · 2024

    Opposite direction

  4. positive
    crude protein increased under nanopowder treatment.

    The effect of a mixture of iron and nickel nanopowders of various concentrations on the growth and yield of corn · 2022

    Opposite direction

  5. positive
    The S6 nutrient treatment produced crude protein content of 14.65 and 14.93% in maize.

    Production potential of maize under agronomic biofortification · 2022

    Opposite direction

  6. positive
    The N150+P75+K75+S60+Zn50+Fe10+Az treatment gave the highest grain protein quality in maize and wheat, lowest in control.

    Influence of Chemical Fertilizers and Micronutrients on Nutrient Uptake and Quality Parameter under Maize-Wheat Cropping System · 2019 · compared with control treatment

    Opposite direction

  7. positive
    Foliar Fe+Zn+Mn gave among the highest grain protein percentage and growth parameters in corn in both seasons.

    Effect of Foliar Application with Growth Promoters and Mixture of Fe, Zn and Mn on Growth and Yield of Corn under Different Nitrogen levels · 2024

    Opposite direction

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seed treatment · quality: protein · Zea mays (maize)Positive and negative results

8 papers: 6 positive, 2 negative or no effect

1 paper in the same direction as this claim · 6 in the opposite direction

  1. positive
    Seed coating with NPKZn biofertilizer consortia in powder form gave higher protein content (8.08%).

    Impact of Different Formulations of Biofertilizer Consortia (NPK & NPKZn) on Proximate Nutritional Composition of Hybrid Maize (Co H (M) 8) Grains · 2023

    Opposite direction

  2. positive
    ZnSO4 seed priming significantly increased dry matter, crude protein and acid detergent fiber.

    Effect of Seed Priming on Fodder Yield of Maize · 2023 · compared with different seed priming treatments

    Opposite direction

  3. positive
    Zn and Fe seed treatment with foliar spray significantly increased protein, reducing sugar and non-reducing sugar in sweet corn grain.

    Effect of morpho-physiological assessment of iron and zinc biofortification on yield and quality of sweet corn (Zea mays L. Saccharata) · 2020

    Opposite direction

  4. positive
    Seed priming with 1% ZnSO4.7H2O gave higher productivity and protein content than soil application of ZnSO4.

    Growth, productivity and quality of sweet corn in response to irrigation scheduling and nutrient management practices in Vertisols of Marathwada region · 2020 · compared with soil application of ZnSO4, 7H2O @ 25 kg/ha

    Opposite direction

  5. positive
    Maize protein yield under this treatment differed significantly from nitrogen fertilizer and was 1934.37 kg/ha.

    Influence of Rice Straw Extract and Amino Acids on the Growth, Yield and Chemical Parameters of some Crops · 2021 · compared with nitrogen fertilizer

    Opposite direction

  6. positive
    KH2PO4 priming increased protein yield to 567.20 kg/ha relative to other treatments.

    Impact of Seed Priming and Fertilizer Levels on Quality, Yield and Economics of Rabi Maize · 2024 · compared with other treatments

    Opposite direction

  7. no effect
    Priming had little influence on maize seed protein content.

    Assessment of Seedling Parameters and Biochemical Composition of Maize (Zea mays L.) by Soaking Process · 2020

    Same direction

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Claims are grouped by organism, treatment and what was measured or targeted. A paper counts as positive when any of its claims in the group is positive.