Cultivar Variety and Added Potassium Influence the Nutraceutical and Antioxidant Content in Hydroponically Grown Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.)

Cultivar Variety and Added Potassium Influence the Nutraceutical and Antioxidant Content in Hydroponically Grown Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.)

The potential impact of increased levels of potassium (K+) in hydroponic solution on the production of bioactive compounds, which provide added value to products, is relevant for local economy and human health. This research pursues assessing different levels of K+ on the nutrition of basil, an impo...

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Main Authors: Lilia Salas-Pérez, Tiziana Fornari-Reale, Pablo Preciado-Rangel, José L. García-Hernández, Esteban Sánchez-Chávez, Enrique Troyo-Diéguez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-01-01
Series:Agronomy
Subjects:
hydroponic basil
antioxidants
nutraceuticals
potassium nutrient
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/8/2/13

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