Biochemical characterization of Drumstick (Moringa oleifera L.) germplasm
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Biochemical characterization of Drumstick (Moringa oleifera L.) germplasm
Abstract
Drumstick (Moringa oleifera L.) also known as miracle tree is one of the most nutritious vegetables all over the world. This multi-function plant cultivated in tropics for high protein, minerals, vitamins and carbohydrate content. This experiment was conducted by following a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with 15 germplasms of Moringa oleifera (Mo-1 to Mo-15). The maximum TSS in leaf (2.43%) & in pod (8.86%) were found in germplasm Mo-2 & Mo-15 respectively. The highest TA content in leaf (14.44%) & in pod (5.53%) were recorded in Mo-2 & Mo-15. The highest vitamin C content of leaf (58.76mg/100g) & in pod (86.19mg/100 g) were recorded in Mo-14 & Mo-2 respectively. The maximum chlorophyll-a content of leaf was observed in germplasm Mo-9 (504.5µg/g) and minimum was in Mo-11 (356.6µg/g). The highest chlorophyll-b content of leaf was found in germplasm Mo-12 (454.5µg/g) while the lowest was found in Mo-11(297.5µg/g). The highest carotenoid content in leaf was noticed in germplasm Mo-12 (457.5µg/g) and the lowest was in Mo-1 (316.1µg/g). The maximum pH of leaf (6.31) & in pod (6.43) both were recorded in Mo-3. From the research it was concluded that Mo-2, 14 and 15 were the superior germplasm in respect of TSS, TA and Vit-C.
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