Journal article

Publication year: 2001

Pages: 43-45

Journal: Journal of applied botany = Angewandte Botanik

Volume number: 75

Issue number: 1-2

ISSN: 0949-5460

Publisher: Blackwell

Abstract: 
During two seasons, the lightness (L) of flour of a number of sorghum varieties were evaluated with the aid of a Hunter Lab Colourquest 45/0 following various dehulling treatments. The varieties included those preselected for high L-values, those obtained from rural farmers and high tannin varieties. On average, the preselected group of varieties indicated highest, the farmers' varieties intermediate and the high tannin group lowest L-values. The method could be used as a rapid screenings procedure among varieties using whole-sorghum flour. A number of superior varieties were identified exhibiting superior flour colour including a high tannin variety and one with potential for whole-sorghum flour.

Harvard Citation style: Wenzel, W., Van Loggerenberg, M. and Ordon, F. (2001) Quick screening methods for sorghum quality traits, Journal of applied botany = Angewandte Botanik, 75(1-2), pp. 43-45

APA Citation style: Wenzel, W., Van Loggerenberg, M., & Ordon, F. (2001). Quick screening methods for sorghum quality traits. Journal of applied botany = Angewandte Botanik. 75(1-2), 43-45.