Gaetano Pandino1, Sara Lombardo, Giovanni Mauromicale. 1. Dipartimento di Scienze Agronomiche, Agrochimiche e delle Produzioni Animali, Sezione Scienze Agronomiche, Università degli Studi di Catania, 95123 Catania, Italy.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The globe artichoke is an important vegetable, widely consumed in the Mediterranean Basin, and is spreading also to other parts of the world. The mineral profile of globe artichoke has been very little investigated. The purpose of this work was to evaluate the content of some essential macrominerals (Na, K, Ca, Mg) and microminerals (Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn) in nine genotypes of globe artichoke in relation to different head parts (bracts and receptacle), locations and seasons. RESULTS: The mineral profile was significantly affected by genotype, head fraction, location and season. Great variation was found among studied genotypes. 'Blanc Hyerois', Harmony F1', 'Madrigal F1' and 'Violetto di Provenza' showed high levels of both macro- and micromineral content. In particular, these, as well as other genotypes, had a higher content in the receptacle (edible part) than in the bracts. The globe artichoke had a high level of K and mainly, compared to some vegetables, low Na/K ratio, which is important in preventing hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. CONCLUSIONS: The results obtained partially improve the lack of data in the literature and this knowledge could be used to develop different crop managements and/or breeding programmes to improve the mineral composition, and thereby enhance human nutrition and health. 2010 Society of Chemical Industry.
BACKGROUND: The globe artichoke is an important vegetable, widely consumed in the Mediterranean Basin, and is spreading also to other parts of the world. The mineral profile of globe artichoke has been very little investigated. The purpose of this work was to evaluate the content of some essential macrominerals (Na, K, Ca, Mg) and microminerals (Fe, Cu, Mn, Zn) in nine genotypes of globe artichoke in relation to different head parts (bracts and receptacle), locations and seasons. RESULTS: The mineral profile was significantly affected by genotype, head fraction, location and season. Great variation was found among studied genotypes. 'Blanc Hyerois', Harmony F1', 'Madrigal F1' and 'Violetto di Provenza' showed high levels of both macro- and micromineral content. In particular, these, as well as other genotypes, had a higher content in the receptacle (edible part) than in the bracts. The globe artichoke had a high level of K and mainly, compared to some vegetables, low Na/K ratio, which is important in preventing hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. CONCLUSIONS: The results obtained partially improve the lack of data in the literature and this knowledge could be used to develop different crop managements and/or breeding programmes to improve the mineral composition, and thereby enhance human nutrition and health. 2010 Society of Chemical Industry.
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