Dynamics of ascorbic acid in nettles (Urtica dioica L.) | C vitamīna dinamika nātrēs (Urtica dioica L.)
2014
Zeipina, S., Latvia Univ. of Agriculture, Jelgava (Latvia);Pure Horticultural Research Station, Pure parish, Tukuma municipality (Latvia) | Alsina, I., Latvia Univ. of Agriculture, Jelgava (Latvia) | Lepse, L., Pure Horticultural Research Station, Pure parish, Tukuma municipality (Latvia) | Duma, M., Latvia Univ. of Agriculture, Jelgava (Latvia)
Environmental conditions and climate change on a global scale affects the overall agriculture and food supply. More and more consumers are taking care about healthy and balanced diet, but it is not easy to provide year round fresh vegetables in the daily consumption. Leaves of the Urtica dioca L. is a good source of some important minerals and vitamins. Many people collect the young nettle shoots in early spring for salads and soups. The investigations were carried out at Pūre Horticultural Research Centre with the aim to evaluate dynamics of vitamin C during vegetation season. Biochemical analyzes were performed in Latvia University of Agriculture, Institute of Soil and Plant Science laboratory. Differences between all clones were observed. Significant difference in vitamin C content depending on nettle harvesting times was also observed. Highest vitamin C content was observed in the first testing time (3 – 5 true leaf unfolded).time (3 – 5 true leaf unfolded).
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