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CNR research on vitamin B9 in leafy greens

Overview

Researchers at the National Research Council (CNR) in Italy have identified a method to enhance the nutritional profile of leafy vegetables through light management. By modulating light intensity during the cultivation of young leaves and petioles—specifically in species such as mizuna, chicory, and tatsoi—the study found that vitamin B9 (folate) levels can be significantly increased.

Quantitative data indicates that a 100-gram portion of mizuna or tatsoi grown under these conditions can provide approximately 45% of the recommended daily folate intake for adults and 30% for pregnant individuals. Furthermore, the research noted that this light management approach leads to a reduction in nitrate accumulation in the leaves, improving nutritional quality without compromising crop productivity.

Entities

CNR-ISPA · Francesco Serio · Scientia Horticulturae · National Research Council · Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche

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  1. [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    CNR researchers find way to boost vitamin B9 in leafy vegetables using light

    The Italian National Research Council has discovered that managing light intensity during growth can increase vitamin B9 levels and reduce nitrates in leafy vegetables like mizuna and tatsoi.

  2. [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources
    CNR research shows light management boosts vitamin B9 in leafy greens

    Italian CNR-ISPA researchers found that managing light intensity during cultivation increases vitamin B9 in leafy vegetables like mizuna and tatsoi while reducing nitrate levels.

Sources

askanews.it · cronacatorino.it · ilfattonisseno.it · insalutenews.it · periodicodaily.com · quotidianodifoggia.it · teatronaturale.it