The Nutritional and Medicinal Value of Breeding Black Rice

Black rice is one of several colored rice varieties including purple red pink blue brown and yellow often referred to as miracle rice due to its high nutritional value compared to white rice. The bran of black rice is particularly rich in protein lipids fiber vitamins and minerals. Major vitamins found in black rice bran include vitamin E and B-vitamins while its mineral composition primarily consists of phosphorus potassium magnesium calcium iron zinc and manganese. The dark color of black rice is attributed to its high anthocyanin content which serves as antioxidants helping to combat free radicals.In our research we focus on breeding new rice varieties with enhanced nutrition by developing double haploid lines derived from black rice using anther culture technique. Additionally we study the inheritance of agronomic and yield traits and utilize DNA markers to produce lines with high nutritional value serving as a source of natural antioxidants and anticarcinogens. Our goal is to enhance both the nutritional and medicinal value of rice-based diets.