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Effect of Botanical Extracts on the Growth and Nutritional Quality of Field-Grown White Head Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata).
| Title: | Effect of Botanical Extracts on the Growth and Nutritional Quality of Field-Grown White Head Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata). |
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| Authors: | Godlewska, Katarzyna, Pacyga, Paweł, Michalak, Izabela, Biesiada, Anita, Szumny, Antoni, Pachura, Natalia, Piszcz, Urszula, Nardini, Mirella, Hu, Bing |
| Source: | Molecules; Apr2021, Vol. 26 Issue 7, p1992, 1p |
| Abstract: | Nutraceuticals and functional foods are gaining more attention amongst consumers interested in nutritious food. The consumption of foodstuffs with a high content of phytochemicals has been proven to provide various health benefits. The application of biostimulants is a potential strategy to fortify cultivated plants with beneficial bioactive compounds. Nevertheless, it has not yet been established whether the proposed higher plants (St. John's wort, giant goldenrod, common dandelion, red clover, nettle, and valerian) are appropriate for the production of potential bio-products enhancing the nutritional value of white cabbage. Therefore, this research examines the impact of botanical extracts on the growth and nutritional quality of cabbage grown under field conditions. Two extraction methods were used for the production of water-based bio-products, namely: ultrasound-assisted extraction and mechanical homogenisation. Bio-products were applied as foliar sprays to evaluate their impact on total yield, dry weight, photosynthetic pigments, polyphenols, antioxidant activity, vitamin C, nitrates, micro- and macroelements, volatile compounds, fatty acids, sterols, and sugars. Botanical extracts showed different effects on the examined parameters. The best results in terms of physiological and biochemical properties of cabbage were obtained for extracts from common dandelion, valerian, nettle, and giant goldenrod. When enriched with nutrients, vegetables can constitute a valuable component of functional food. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Subject Terms: | CABBAGE, CULTIVATED plants, RED clover, COMMON dandelion, FUNCTIONAL foods, PHOTOSYNTHETIC pigments |
| Geographic Terms: | ST. John's (N.L.) |
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| ISSN: | 14203049 |
| DOI: | 10.3390/molecules26071992 |
| Database: | Complementary Index |
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