Evaluation of Nutritional Value of Yellow Maize (Zea mays L.) Grown under Busogo Environmental Conditions in Rwanda

Abstract

This study was conducted within two seasons (Season 2020A and 2020C) with the aim of evaluating β-carotene content of yellow maize grown under Busogo environmental conditions in Rwanda. Four yellow varieties were used in our study as test plants, and one white variety as a control.  The experiments were prepared in a Completely Randomized Block Design (CRBD) with Five treatments and Three replications. The plant management practices were undertaken as per the recommendation for good growth and development. Laboratory analysis was used to evaluate the quantity of β-carotene present in maize. The results have shown a β-carotene content in yellow maize for both seasons and the quantity differs according to the level of the maize kernels ‘yellowness. The found β-carotene varies between 0.9992 µg/g and 3.0124 µg/g.