Toward the dissemination of low calorie and functional rice cultivars : Facilitation of cultivation and market research of high RS rice
Year: 2018
Type: article
Abstract: proportion of rice is grown for other purposes such as brewing, processing, and feed for livestock.In this study, we generated new rice lines with novel starch properties for commercialization.Some of these rice lines contain high levels of resistant starch (RS), which is expected to suppress a drastic increase in blood glucose levels and to improve the colon environment.Other lines have high amylose content that confer a unique texture.Field trials were conducted to examine the agricultural properties of these lines.Although the high-RS rice line "A6," which will be registered in 2019, initially demonstrated a reduced seedling establishment rate, its final crop yield was similar to that of ordinary rice cultivars.The high-amylose lines "K1" and "A2," which will be registered in 2018, exhibited a less sticky texture.The prototype pilaf and noodles that were prepared using these cultivars proved popular at tasting events.Therefore, it is anticipated that these new rice lines will be utilized in the production of processed rice, such as by the catering and frozen meal industries, and for food services in hospitals and nursing homes.Japan has a limited variation of rice cultivars since most of the rice grown in the country is used as a source of staple food, and only a small Kaidobata-Nishi,
Authors: 藤田, 直子, クロフツ, 尚子, Fujita, Naoko, Crofts, Naoko
Language: Japanese
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7144451622