| Growing hardier crops for better health: Salinity tolerance and the nutritional value of broccoli. | |
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PMID: 19123813 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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To evaluate the variations in the nutritional components of a broccoli cultivar under saline stress, two different NaCl concentrations (40 and 80 mM) were assayed. Glucosinolates, phenolic compounds, and ascorbic and dehydroascorbic acids (vitamin C) were analyzed by HPLC, and mineral composition was determined by ICP spectrophotometry. Qualitative differences were observed for several bioactive compounds depending on the plant organ and the intensity of the salt stress. Glucosinolate content showed the most significant increase in the florets; phenolic compounds also increased in the florets, whereas no variation in the vitamin C content was observed as a result of the saline treatments. The mineral composition of the edible parts of the inflorescences remained within the range of the recommended values for human consumption. Overall, the nutritional quality of the edible florets of broccoli was improved under moderate saline stress. |
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Authors:
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Carmen López-Berenguer; María del Carmen Martínez-Ballesta; Diego A Moreno; Micaela Carvajal; Cristina García-Viguera |
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of agricultural and food chemistry Volume: 57 ISSN: 1520-5118 ISO Abbreviation: J. Agric. Food Chem. Publication Date: 2009 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-01-23 Completed Date: 2009-02-13 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0374755 Medline TA: J Agric Food Chem Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 572-78 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Food Science and Technology Department and Plant Nutrition Department, CEBAS-CSIC, Espinardo, Murcia, Spain. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Ascorbic Acid
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analysis Brassica / chemistry*, metabolism Chlorides / metabolism* Minerals / analysis Nutritive Value Phenols / analysis Plant Extracts / chemistry |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Chlorides; 0/Minerals; 0/Phenols; 0/Plant Extracts; 1318-59-8/chlorite; 50-81-7/Ascorbic Acid |
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