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Variation in the xanthophyll and carotene content of lucerne, clovers and grasses
Author(s) -
Livingston A. L.,
Smith Dale,
Carnahan H. L.,
Knowles R. E.,
Nelson J. W.,
Kohler G. O.
Publication year - 1968
Publication title -
journal of the science of food and agriculture
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.782
H-Index - 142
eISSN - 1097-0010
pISSN - 0022-5142
DOI - 10.1002/jsfa.2740191104
Subject(s) - xanthophyll , neoxanthin , violaxanthin , lutein , biology , carotene , botany , carotenoid , zeaxanthin , agronomy , zoology
The xanthophyll and carotene contents of eleven lucerne clones were found to be higher during September and November than during June and July. Both carotenoids reached a maximum at or before first flowering and then declined as blossoming progressed. Lutein decreased in November while violaxanthin increased. Six grasses and four legumes were analysed for the principal leaf xanthophylls, lutein, violaxanthin and neoxanthin, as well as total xanthophyll and carotene.