Naslov
Content of vitamin C in leaves and flowers of Tropaeolum majus L.

Autori
Komljenović, Valentina ; Tkalec, Monika ; Parađiković, Nada ; Vinković, Tomislav

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), ostalo

Izvornik
Proceedings conference of agronomy sudents with international participation, Vol. 8, Issue 8 / Stevović, Vladeta - Čačak : Agronomski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, 2013, 278-282

Skup
VIII Coference of Agronomy Students Faculty of Agronomy with international participation

Mjesto i datum
Čačak, Srbija, 28.08.2013. - 30.08.2013

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
Tropaeolum majus ; vitamin C ; flowers

Sažetak
Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus L.) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a pleasant appearance, the leaves are nearly round and permeate with thick nervature. Flowers are found in many colors, mostly yellow, orange and red. It can be high, low, creeping and often is used as a ground cover and as the protector of the orchard from aphides. Based on the findings of folk physician that are indicating on its anti- inflammatory and antifungal properties, nasturtium was recognized like healing plant and quickly became interesting in medicine, cooking and cosmetic industry. It has a wide range of effects on all systems of the human body and can heal many ailments. Results of total content of ascorbic acid showed that average content in nasturtium leaves of all four repetitions is 153, 88 mg vit C/100 g FW.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Poljoprivreda (agronomija)

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