Effect of different seminal rhizomes on yield and quality of Curcuma longa.
- Author:
Qingmiao LI
1
;
Mei ZHANG
;
Xianjian ZHOU
;
Sanshan WANG
;
Guangming SHU
;
Wenyu YANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Biomass; Curcuma; growth & development; Plant Roots; growth & development; Quality Control; Rhizome; growth & development
- From: China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2009;34(5):542-543
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo study the effect of different seminal rhizomes on the growth, quality and quantity of Curcuma longa root.
METHODSingle factor randomized block design was applied, plant samples were collected and investigated periodically, and dry weight, production and the main active ingredient content were measured.
RESULTThe difference seminal rhizomes affected the growth, quality and quantity of C. longa root.
CONCLUSIONThe bigger and stronger rhizomes should be chosen as seeds.
