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VOL. 7, ISSUE 4 (2025)
Nutritional and morphological diversity in promising okra (Abelmoschus Esculentus L.) genotypes: linking pod pigmentation to mineral content
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Aashima Khajuria, UK Kandoliya, Manoj Parakhia, Harshukh Gajera, Ashish Vala
Abstract
This study explored the relationship between pod pigmentation and
mineral accumulation in 20 genetically diverse okra (Abelmoschus esculentus
L.) genotypes. Significant genotypic variability was observed for calcium (Ca),
magnesium (Mg), zinc (Zn), iron (Fe), and manganese (Mn). The variegated pod
genotype AOL-03-01 recorded the highest calcium content (1409.92 mg/100g D/W),
while the red pod genotype JOL-12-12 exhibited superior levels of magnesium
(565.76 mg/100g D/W), iron (98.87 mg/kg D/W), and manganese (43.60 mg/kg D/W).
The purple pod genotype JOL-12-13 accumulated the highest zinc (64.56 mg/kg
D/W). In contrast, the dark green pod genotype JOL-21-02 consistently showed
the lowest mineral values across all parameters. The findings revealed a strong
correlation between pod color intensity and mineral density, suggesting that
pigmented genotypes—particularly red, purple, and variegated—may possess
enhanced nutrient uptake efficiency. This variation offers a valuable insight
for breeding programs targeting mineral-rich okra cultivars.
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Pages:97-100
How to cite this article:
Aashima Khajuria, UK Kandoliya, Manoj Parakhia, Harshukh Gajera, Ashish Vala "Nutritional and morphological diversity in promising okra (<i>Abelmoschus Esculentus</i> L.) genotypes: linking pod pigmentation to mineral content". International Journal of Agriculture and Plant Science, Vol 7, Issue 4, 2025, Pages 97-100
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