Influence of photopheriod to red roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) calyx phytochemical content

Wirdhatul Muslihatin, Ruspeni Daesusi, Eko Prasetyo Kuncoro

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Abstract

Red roselle is an ornamental and medicinal plant. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of photoperiod on the phytochemical content of red roselle. Red roselle cultivated on photoperiod variation of 8,9,10, 11 and 12 hours. Photoperiod influenced the phytochemical content of red roselle calix. Phytochemical content observed were water extract, fiber, ash, poliphenol, iron, omega-3, vitamin B1,vitamin C, fats and protein. Ten hours of photoperiod provided optimum phytochemical content.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)154-157
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research
Volume7
Issue number11
Publication statusPublished - 2015

Keywords

  • Photoperiod
  • Phytochemical content
  • Red rosella calyx

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