COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF MORPHOLOGICAL AND NUTRACEUTICAL TRAITS OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED TELA MAIZE AND OTHER MAIZE (Zea mays L.)VARIETIES IN LAFIA, NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA

Authors

  • Okposhi Isah Ibrahim
    Federal University of Lafia, Nigeria
  • Godwin Ogah
    Federal University of Lafia, Nigeria
  • Charity Justin Takyun
    Federal University of Lafia, Nigeria

Keywords:

Morpho-nutraceutical , Genetically modify maize , Varieties

Abstract

Maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the most significant cereal crops cultivated worldwide and serves as a staple food, animal feed, and industrial raw material. The research was carried out at the Botanical garden of the Federal University of Lafia to evaluate the morph-Nutraceutical compositions of different maize varieties cultivated in Nigeria. The experiment was laid out in a randomly complete block design (RCBD) with replications. Data collected were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) using GenStat software version 18.0. All Morpho-Nutraceutical analysis and procedures were carried out according to AOAC. The result revealed that SAMMAZ 75 had the highest moisture content (9.378 %) while SAMMAZ 51 had the lowest moisture content (6.548 %). The (SAMMAZ 75 had the highest ash content (3.530 %) while SAMMAZ 51 had the least ash content (2.938 %). The % fat content varied significantly, with the highest value of 10.346 % observed in SAMMAZ 75 and the lowest value of 6.475 % in SAMMAZ 51. The percentage crude protein (C.P) ranged from 4.375 % SAMMAZ 52 to 10.937 % (SAMMAZ51). The percentage crude fibre (C.F) ranged from 4.935 % (SAMMAZ 34) to 8.328 % (SAMMAZ 75). The % carbohydrate (CHO) content ranged from 62.168 % SAMMAZ 75 to 70.082 % (SAMMAZ 34). Sammaz 34 sammaz 75 and sammaz 52 are therefore recommended for most of the agronomical, phytochemical and nutritional properties.
Keywords: Morpho-nutraceutical, Genetically modify maize, Varieties

Author Biographies

Okposhi Isah Ibrahim

Department of Science Laboratory Technology

Godwin Ogah

Department of Plant Science and Biotechnology

Charity Justin Takyun

Department of Psychology

Dimensions

Abebe, T., Mugo, S., Beyene, Y. and Prasanna, B. M. (2021). Progress and challenges in developing insect-resistant maize varieties for Africa. Plant Breeding Reviews, 45, 115–151.

Adegbaju, A. A., Adebayo, O. T. and Ojo, A. A. (2023). Phytochemical and nutritional properties of selected maize varieties: implications for functional food development. Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, 11(2), 145–158.

Adewumi, A. A., Ayinde, K. and Abolusoro, S. A. (2020). Economic analysis of maize production in Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Economics and Development, 9(2), 56–65.

AOAC (2019). Official Methods of Analysis (21st ed.). Association of Official Analytical Chemists.

Awika, J. M., Rose, D. J. and Simsek, S. (2018). Bioactive compounds in cereals: Technological and nutritional implications. Food Chemistry, 245, 1-12.

Badu-Apraku, B., and Fakorede, M. A. B. (2017). Advances in Genetic Enhancement of Early and Extra-early Maize for Sub-Saharan Africa. Springer, pp. 199-203.

Duvick, D. N. (2005). Genetic progress in yield of United States maize. Crop Science, 45(3), 1-11.

Dykes, L. and Rooney, L. W. (2006). Phenolic compounds in cereals and their antioxidant properties. J. of Cereal Sci., 44(3), 236–249. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcs.2006.06.007

Finch-Savage, W. E. and Bassel, G. W. (2016). Seed vigour and crop establishment. Journal of Experimental Botany, 67(3), 567-591.

Kaur, C. and Kapoor, H. C. (2001). Antioxidants in fruits and vegetables – The millennium’s health. Int. J. of Food Sci. & Techn., 36(7), 703–725. https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1365-2621.2001.00550.x

Ogah, G. O., Ambo, I. A, Kana, H. A. (2025): Impact of alpha spin nanoparticles on genetic diversity of Nigeria sesame (Sesamum indicum.) Germplasm: Fulafia Journal of Science and Technology, 9(2), 31–35. https://doi.org/10.62050/fjst2025.v9n2.633

Olanipekun, S. B., Olayanju, T. M. A. and Adesina, O. A. (2019). Nutritional and functional properties of selected maize varieties in Nigeria. International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, 4(1), 7–13.

Olayinka, B. U. and Etejere, E. O. (2018). Phytochemical and antioxidant properties of selected maize varieties in Nigeria. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, 18(3), 13723–13739.

Prasanna, B. M., Cairns, J. E., Zaidi, P. H. and Lanteigne, C. (2010). Molecular Breeding for Striga Resistance in Maize. Plant Breeding Reviews, 33, 225–249.

Prasanna, B. M., Palacios, N. and Hossain, F. (2020). Molecular breeding for nutritionally enriched maize. Theoretical and Applied Genetics, 133(4), 1-22.

Shamsuddeen, U., Yusuf, R. O. and Suleiman, H. (2012). Evaluation of proximate composition and mineral content of some maize varieties grown in Northern Nigeria. African Journal of Food Science, 6(4), 90–94.

Troyer, A. F. (2006). Adaptedness and heterosis in maize. Plant Breeding Reviews, 26, 1-33.

Published

25-03-2026

How to Cite

COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF MORPHOLOGICAL AND NUTRACEUTICAL TRAITS OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED TELA MAIZE AND OTHER MAIZE (Zea mays L.)VARIETIES IN LAFIA, NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA. (2026). FULafia Journal of Science and Technology , 10(1), 167-171. https://doi.org/10.62050/fjst2026.v10n1.710

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 1 (2026): Fulafia Journal of Science and Technology (FJST)

Section

Agricultural and Biological Sciences
Copyright & Licensing

How to Cite

COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF MORPHOLOGICAL AND NUTRACEUTICAL TRAITS OF GENETICALLY MODIFIED TELA MAIZE AND OTHER MAIZE (Zea mays L.)VARIETIES IN LAFIA, NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA. (2026). FULafia Journal of Science and Technology , 10(1), 167-171. https://doi.org/10.62050/fjst2026.v10n1.710

Most read articles by the same author(s)

Similar Articles

21-29 of 29

You may also start an advanced similarity search for this article.