Total Carotenoids Content in 20 Potato Cultivars Grown in Romania

Authors

  • C.L. Badarau Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania; National Institute of Research and Development for Potato and Sugar Beet, Brasov, Romania
  • L. Mike Station of Research and Development for Potato Targu Secuiesc, Romania
  • F.M. Stefan National Institute of Research and Development for Potato and Sugar Beet Brasov, Romania
  • C.M. Canja Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
  • M.I. Lupu Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Keywords:

potato, L ascorbic acid, carotenoids

Abstract

Potato tubers with higher levels of naturally developed vitamins could have a positive impact on human health. In this study, ten Romanian cultivars and ten commercial potatoes (very appreciated by the consumers and producers), planted in two sites in Romania were evaluated for total carotenoids (pro-vitamin A) content. Significant differences in carotenoid content were observed across sites and across genotypes. This study provides information on the level of important micronutrients in several potato cultivars with improved nutritional quality.

Author Biographies

C.L. Badarau, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania; National Institute of Research and Development for Potato and Sugar Beet, Brasov, Romania

Faculty of Food and Tourism, Castelului Street, no. 148;
Fundaturii Street, no. 2

L. Mike , Station of Research and Development for Potato Targu Secuiesc, Romania

Ady Endre Street, no. 55, Covasna county

F.M. Stefan, National Institute of Research and Development for Potato and Sugar Beet Brasov, Romania

Fundaturii Street, no. 2

C.M. Canja, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Faculty of Food and Tourism, Castelului Street, no. 148

M.I. Lupu, Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania

Faculty of Food and Tourism, Castelului Street, no. 148

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Published

2017-07-05

Issue

Vol. 10(59) No. 1 (2017)

Section

AGRICULTURAL FOOD ENGINEERING