Capsaicinoids and mineral composition of peppers produced under nutrient deficiencies

The aim of the present study was to verify the effect of the nutritional stress caused by macronutrient and boron deficiencies on the biosynthesis of capsaicinoids and the mineral nutrient contents of dry Capsicum annuum fruits. The experiments were carried out in a shade house at Campos dos Goytaca...

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Published in:Journal of plant nutrition 2021-01, Vol.44 (6), p.845-853
Main Authors: da Silva, Mírian Peixoto Soares, Mendonça Freitas, Marta Simone, Pereira, José Armando Pires, dos Santos, Paulo Cesar, de Carvalho, Almy Junior Cordeiro, Vieira, Ivo José Curcino, Rodrigues, Rosana
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Language:English
Subjects:
alkaloids
Biosynthesis
Boron
Calcium
Capsaicin
Capsicum annuum
Fruits
Magnesium
Mineral composition
mineral nutrients
Nitrogen
Nutrient deficiency
Nutrients
Peppers
Phosphorus
Potassium
secondary metabolism
Sulfur
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Summary:The aim of the present study was to verify the effect of the nutritional stress caused by macronutrient and boron deficiencies on the biosynthesis of capsaicinoids and the mineral nutrient contents of dry Capsicum annuum fruits. The experiments were carried out in a shade house at Campos dos Goytacazes/RJ, Brazil, in sand fertigated with a nutrient solution, in randomized blocks applying an 8x2 bifactorial scheme, with eight treatments [Complete treatment and applying the element omission technique for nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), sulfur (S) and boron (B)], and two fruit harvesting dates, with four replications. Pepper fruits produced under potassium deficiency displayed increased capsaicin contents, whereas sulfur deficiency decreased capsaicin contents. Capsaicin contents were different depending on the harvesting dates, ranging from 0.369 to 1.224 mg g −1 .
ISSN:0190-4167
1532-4087
DOI:10.1080/01904167.2021.1871752