Agronomic biofortification of Eruca sativa L. with iron in nutrient film technique hydroponic cultivation

• Published in: Australian Journal of Crop Science Vol. 18; no. 3; pp. 145 - 152
• Main Authors: Ceccherini, Guilherme José, de Lima, Bianca Machado, Lima, Tiago de Leme, Santucci, Letícia Foglia, Verruma-Bernardi, Marta Regina, Purquerio, Luis Felipe Villani, Sala, Fernando César
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Lismore, N.S.W Southern Cross Publishers 15.03.2024
• Subjects: Evaluation; Hydroponics; Nutrition; Plants; Sustainability

The global need for greater production of biofortified foods has increased especially in the case of hidden hunger. The agronomic biofortification of arugula with iron has become a strategy to solve the low intake of this nutrient in population. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate...