Determination of functional constituents (Phytochemicals, micronutrients), anti-nutrients and antioxidant activity in commonly grown genotypes of Basella L.

Abstract

Basella L. is a very important and commonly used leafy vegetable in tropical and sub-tropical region. It is a poor man’s spinach for traditional cuisine and micronutrient source. Naturally, it has three common types i.e. green, red and intermediate in colours, of them green followed by red are most preferred among the consumers. The present study observed significant (p