[Effect of different seminal rhizomes on yield and quality of Curcuma longa].
OBJECTIVE
To study the effect of different seminal rhizomes on the growth, quality and quantity of Curcuma longa root.


METHODS
Single factor randomized block design was applied, plant samples were collected and investigated periodically, and dry weight, production and the main active ingredient content were measured.


RESULTS
The difference seminal rhizomes affected the growth, quality and quantity of C. longa root.


CONCLUSIONS
The bigger and stronger rhizomes should be chosen as seeds.
Li
Qingmiao
Q
Sichuan Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine Sciences, Chengdu 610041, China.
Zhang
Mei
M
Zhou
Xianjian
X
Wang
Sanshan
S
Shu
Guangming
G
Yang
Wenyu
W
D018533:Biomass; D030024:Curcuma / Q000254:growth & development*; D018517:Plant Roots / Q000254:growth & development; D011786:Quality Control; D027343:Rhizome / Q000254:growth & development*