Brassinolide improves nutrient value in storage roots of Raphnus sativus L. var Pusa chetki long

Authors

  • B Vidya Vardhini Department of Botany, Telangana University, Dichpally, Nizamabad -503322, India.
  • E Sujatha Department of Botany, Telangana University, Dichpally, Nizamabad -503322, India.
  • S Seeta Ram Rao Department of Botany, University College of Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad 500007, India.

Keywords:

Brassinolide, carbohydrates, minerals, oxalic acid, proteins, root growth, storage roots, vitamins.

Abstract

The effect of brassinolide on the qualitative changes in the storage roots of radish was studied. Brassinolide stimulated the growth of radish roots. The root growth promotion was associated with increased levels of reducing sugars, starch, soluble proteins and minerals like phosphorous, potassium, calcium, iron and sodium. Brassinolide further increased the contents of ascorbic acid and niacin present in the roots indicating their ability to improve the over all quality of storage roots of radish. 

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Author Biographies

B Vidya Vardhini, Department of Botany, Telangana University, Dichpally, Nizamabad -503322, India.

Department of Botany, Telangana University, Dichpally, Nizamabad -503322, India.

E Sujatha, Department of Botany, Telangana University, Dichpally, Nizamabad -503322, India.

Department of Botany, Telangana University, Dichpally, Nizamabad -503322, India.

S Seeta Ram Rao, Department of Botany, University College of Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad 500007, India.

Department of Botany, University College of Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad 500007, India.

Published

21-02-2015

How to Cite

Vidya Vardhini, B., Sujatha, E., & Seeta Ram Rao, S. (2015). Brassinolide improves nutrient value in storage roots of Raphnus sativus L. var Pusa chetki long. Recent Research in Science and Technology, 6(2). Retrieved from https://updatepublishing.com/journal/index.php/rrst/article/view/1149

Issue

Volume 6, Issue 2 (2014)

Section

Articles