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Brassinolide improves nutrient value in storage roots of Raphnus sativus L. var Pusa chetki long

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: The effect of brassinolide on the qualitative changes in the storage roots of radish was studied. Brassinolide stimulated the growth of radish roots. The root growth promotion was associated with increased levels of reducing sugars, starch, soluble proteins and minerals like phosphorous, potassium, calcium, iron and sodium. Brassinolide further increased the contents of ascorbic acid and niacin present in the roots indicating their ability to improve the over all quality of storage roots of radish.

Source: Recent Research in Science and Technology

Authors: B. Vidya Vardhini, E. Sujatha, S. Seeta Ram Rao

Institutions: Telangana University, Osmania University

Language: English

Topic: Plant Growth Enhancement Techniques

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W1587298138

FWCI: 0.354

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