Nitrate, ascorbic acid, mineral and antioxidant activities of Cosmos caudatus in response to organic and mineral-based fertilizer rates

• Main Authors: Hassan, Siti Aishah, Mijin, Salumiah, Yusuf, Umi Kalsom, Ding, Phebe, Megat Wahab, Puteri Edaroyati
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI 2012
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/77985/1/77985.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/77985/; https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/17/7/7843
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

The source and quantity of nutrients available to plants can affect the quality of leafy herbs. A study was conducted to compare quality of Cosmos caudatus in response to rates of organic and mineral-based fertilizers. Organic based fertilizer GOBI (8% N:8% P2O5:8% K2O) and inorganic fertilizer (15%...