Characterization of bioactive compounds, antioxidant activity and minerals in landraces of pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) cultivated in Southern Brazil

Abstract The objective of this work was to evaluate the genetic variability for the synthesis of bioactive compounds and minerals in pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) landraces. Total phenolic compounds, carotenoids, antioxidant activity and minerals were evaluated in 10 accessions of Cucurbita moschata...

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Main Authors: Daniela PRIORI, Eduardo VALDUGA, Juliana Castelo Branco VILLELA, Claudete Clarice MISTURA, Márcia VIZZOTTO, Ricardo Alexandre VALGAS, Rosa Lía BARBIERI
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Ciência e Tecnologia de Alimentos
Series:Food Science and Technology
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0101-20612017000100033&lng=en&tlng=en