New natural carotenoid sources. V. Chlorophyll and carotenoid content of Beta vulgaris

Chlorophylls and carotenoid pigments were investigated in leaves of beet (Beta vulgaris L.) obtained from SDE Cluj-Napoca, harvested in September 1987. Leaves had a higher content both in chlorophylls and carotenoids than petioles. The high content in chlorophyll b and B-carotene is of great importa...

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Main Authors: Gavrila NEAMTU, Zoltan NAGY, C. DORNEA
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AcademicPres 1989-08-01
Series:Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca
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Online Access:http://www.notulaebotanicae.ro/index.php/nbha/article/view/307