IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

Dr. Urmila Sarkar; Sensei Surendra Sawardekar

Volume : VIII, Issue : VIII, August - 2019

Study of Organically grown Zea mays L. (Maize/Corn) for its Nutritional Aspect of Iron content

Dr. Urmila Sarkar, Sensei Surendra Sawardekar

Abstract :

Nutritional value of plant purely depends on the methodology of cultivation. Different methods of cultivation lead to prior proficiency of plant growth in terms of germination, height, weight, nutritional factors and so on. Among various methodologies ‘Organic Cultivation’ practice target precisely as a capable resource for its essential nutritional factors. A crop such as Zea mays L. (Maize or Corn) is an important staple crop known for its wide range of nutritional component such as Carbohydrate, fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins, moisture, ash etc. The current research attempt is made to grow Zea mays L. organically for 7 days and study for its nutritional content. Among different nutritional content this research is focused on study nutritional aspect of ‘Iron’ present in Zea mays L. (maize or corn). The assessment of Iron content analysis by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS); model: AA–7000F successfully estimate the amount of Iron in a fresh plant material used as a whole viz. roots, seed and aerial parts