Effects of Nitrogen Source on Mineral Element, Phytochemical Content, and Antioxidant Activity of Short-Day Onion (<i>Allium cepa</i>) Bulbs

Effects of Nitrogen Source on Mineral Element, Phytochemical Content, and Antioxidant Activity of Short-Day Onion (<i>Allium cepa</i>) Bulbs

Onion (<i>Allium cepa</i>) is one of the world’s most consumed, nutrient-dense foods, low in calories and containing a rich amount of major bioactive compounds, vitamins, and minerals. The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of different nitrogen (N) fertilizer sources o...

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Main Authors: Mzwakhile Petros Zakhe Simelane, Puffy Soundy, Stephen O. Amoo, Martin Makgose Maboko
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-12-01
Series:Horticulturae
Subjects:
antioxidant capacity
mineral composition
flavonoid
free radical scavenging activity
phenols
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/10/1/10

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