Short-term phosphorus deficiency induces flavonoid accumulation in the lamina of pak choi: A finishing treatment that influences inner quality

• Published in: Scientia horticulturae Vol. 314; p. 111953
• Main Authors: Waqas, Muhammad, Wang, Li, Jones, Jeffrey J., Josef Turetschek, Reinhard, Engelmeier, Doris, Geilfus, Christoph-Martin, Koch, Mirjam
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 15.04.2023
• Subjects: Brassica rapa subsp. chinensis; chloroplasts; electron transport chain; energy; health promotion; humans; hydroponics; Kaempferol; leaves; metabolites; nutrient solutions; Oxidative stress; phosphorus; photosynthetic electron transport; Quercetin; Reactive oxygen species; toxicity; vegetables; Oxidative stress; Reactive oxygen species; Kaempferol; Quercetin

•Short-term phosphorus deficiency was evaluated as a method for influencing quality.•Flavonoids accumulate in pak choi in response to short-term phosphorus omission.•Short-term phosphorus omission bears benefit for the consumer. Plants that suffer phosphorus (P) deficiency acclimate to these inconve...