CONTENT OF NITRATE AND OXALIC ACID IN BIOMASS OF SELECTED GENOTYPES OF AMARANTH (AMARANTHUS SP.)

HOLUBOVA K.

Abstract
Six genotypes of Amaranth (Amaranthus) cultivated in Prague-Suchdol in 2000 -2001 were evaluated. Both vegetable and seed species were included. The nitrate content and oxalic acid content in the above-ground biomass was determined. Higher storage of these substances in the course of fertilization was proved. The genotypes with the highest amount of nitrate contained also a high amount of oxalic acid. Examined samples differed significantly in the content of these substances.


Key Words:
Amaranth (Amaranthus sp.), vegetable forms, field trial, nitrate content, oxalic acid content, above-ground biomass

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