Season-dependent mineral accumulation in fruits of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) and Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum).
Season-dependent mineral accumulation was recorded in fruits of Okra and Tomato. The highest concentration was in summer in Okra and in winter in Tomato. Lowest concentrations were in winter in Okra and rainy in Tomato. Both crop plants indicated that the mineral contents were in the order of P > K > Ca > Mg > Na > Fe which also signify their relative functional importance in growth and metabolism.
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Plant Physiology Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of Calcutta, Kolkata-700 019, West Bengal, India. supatrasen@yahoo.co.in
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D028483:Abelmoschus / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000254:growth & development; D018551:Solanum lycopersicum / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000254:growth & development; D008903:Minerals / Q000493:pharmacokinetics*; D012621:Seasons
D008903:Minerals