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VOL. 6, ISSUE 3 (2021)
Evaluation of nutritional and cytotoxic effect of Sauropus androgynous (L.) Merr
Authors
Monisha Mohan, PM Radhamany
Abstract
The present investigation deals with the nutritional quality of Sauropus androgynus and it is compared with Amaranthus tricolor and Amaranthus dubis, two commonly used and market available leafy vegetable. To assess the edible value, estimation of nutritional factors, antinutritional factors, vitamins and minerals were conducted. To analyse the photosynthetic efficiency, pigment estimation also conducted. Cytotoxicity and DNA damage assay was conducted to clarify some doubts among common people that the intake of S. androgynus can cause some toxic effect to our body. This study shows that the S. androgynus have more nutritional value than A.tricolor and A.dubis and cannot cause any DNA damage. Hence this plant can be recommended for further crop improvement programmes.
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Pages:147-151
How to cite this article:
Monisha Mohan, PM Radhamany "Evaluation of nutritional and cytotoxic effect of<em> </em><em>Sauropus androgynous </em>(L.) Merr ". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 6, Issue 3, 2021, Pages 147-151
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