Seasonal variation of ascorbic acid and nitrate levels in selected basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) varieties

The aim of this study was to determine the levels of ascorbic acid and total nitrates in the fresh aerial parts of different varieties of basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) in different growing seasons. The ascorbate-nitrate index (IAN) is used to determine the safety of basil for consumers. Seven basil va...

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Main Authors: Andrea Muráriková, Jarmila Neugebauerová
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences 2018-03-01
Series:Horticultural Science
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Online Access:https://hortsci.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/hor-201801-0007_seasonal-variation-of-ascorbic-acid-and-nitrate-levels-in-selected-basil-ocimum-basilicum-l-varieties.php