Assessment of Cilantro in Relation to Nutrients (Iron and Zinc) Application

Abstract

Human beings face various disorders due to dietary nutrient imbalance Hidden hunger appeared as a prominent issue in least developed nations and is responsible for affecting over three billion lives across the globe. Mineral supplementation and fortification of vegetable crops can address the issue of inadequate nutrition availability. Current study was focused on assessing the nutritional profile of vegetables after supplementation of iron and zinc. Seed of coriander (cilantro) was were directly sown in the trays (2 inches deep). A total of eighteen treatment units were established, comprising nutrient treatments (Fe and Zn) as well as a control. Three concentrations of each nutrient, applied as foliar as basal method, triplicated were evaluated. The young plants was analyzed for different attributes like physical and biochemical indices (Total soluble solids, Vitamin C, acidity, carotenoids, chlorophyll contents, lipophilic antioxidants (LPA), starch contents, amino acids, carotenoids, flavonoids, phenolic contents. The results indicated that supplementation of 200ppm Zn and Fe @ 1.5mM concentration is optimal for maintaining the normal growth of plants. Thus, it could be proposed that the growth of cilantro under 200ppm Zn, and Fe @1.5mM increased the intake of these nutrients and other beneficial compounds for human health