Comparative Studies in Relation to Morphological and Biochemical Active Compound in Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) Rhizome
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: The present investigation on comparative studies of morphological and biochemical active compound in turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) rhizome was carried out Main Experimental Station, Vegetable Science, A.N.D.U.A. &T., Kumarganj, Ayodhaya in Kharif season in year 2012-2013. One variety and 9 germplasm was selected namely, Prapha, NDH-1, NDH-7, NDH-8, NDH-45, NDH-68, NDH-69, NDH-86, NDH-89 and NDH-116. Regarding morphological characteristic viz. yield of rhizome/plant and length of mother rhizome, NDH-8 recorded highest yield 305.93 g and 10.20 cm, respectively. While the maximum length of finger rhizome was recorded in Prabha (12.23 cm) followed by NDH-8 (11.50 cm). NDH-8 had also recorded highest total mineral content (5.21 %), carbohydrate content (69.50 %), protein content (6.66 %), essential oil (8.21 %) and oleoresin content (13.26 %). NDH-1 had maximum curcumin content (5.8 per cent) followed by NDH-7 (5.6 per cent). In the light of reviewing physical characteristics and biochemical composition NDH-8 and NDH-1 are recommended as a promising turmeric germplasm.
Authors: Sunita Kumari, Pratibha Singh, R. N. Kevat
Language: English
Subfield: Pharmacology
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409682895