PJB-2012-261
PROXIMATE ANALYSIS AND MINERAL PROFILE OF THREE ELITE CULTIVARS OF ROSA HYBRIDA FLOWERS
M.I. JILANI1, M.I. AHMAD1, R. HANIF1, R. NADEEM1*, M.A. HANIF1,2 , M.A. KHAN2, I. AHMAD2 AND T. IQBAL1
Abstract
In this study proximate and mineral composition of Rosa hybrida (cvs. Kardinal, Anjleeq and Maria shever) flowers were investigated. Minerals such as Fe, Mn, Zn, Cu, Pb, Ca, Cr, Ni, Mg, and Co were analyzed by atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS) whereas Na, K and Li were analyzed by Flame Emission Spectrometry. All varieties contained high amount of Na, K, Li, Cu, Ca, and Ni while Fe, Mn, Zn, Pb, Mg, and Co were found in low concentrations. All these metals were also analyzed in soil. The amount of metals present in the plant materials and soil were found strongly linked. All materials were high in moisture (21.42-23.42%), crude lipid (30.56-36.10%), carbohydrate (35.63-40.30%) and tannin (6.3-17.89 g/100g) contents while low in ash (5.9-6.6%) and crude protein (0.12-0.31%). This work attempts to contribute to knowledge of the nutritional properties of these flowers.
To Cite this article:
Download
