Enhanced Accumulation of Vitamins, Nutraceuticals and Minerals in Lettuces Associated with Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF): A Question of Interest for Both Vegetables and Humans

Enhanced Accumulation of Vitamins, Nutraceuticals and Minerals in Lettuces Associated with Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF): A Question of Interest for Both Vegetables and Humans

Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) is extensively grown and is the most widely used food crop for the called “Fourth Range” of vegetables. Lettuce exhibits healthy properties mainly due to the presence of antioxidant compounds (vitamins C and E, carotenoids, polyphenols) alongside significant fibre content...

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Main Authors: Marouane Baslam, Nieves Goicoechea, Idoia Garmendia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-03-01
Series:Agriculture
Subjects:
arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi
ascorbate
carbon dioxide
carotenoids
drought
Lactuca sativa
minerals
phenolics
seasonality
tocopherol
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/3/1/188

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