Ascorbic Acid Contents From Some Exotic Tree Species Growing in Rajasthan Desert

Journal Title: Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biological Research - Year 2013, Vol 1, Issue 3

Abstract

Ascorbic acid contents of stems, leaves and fruits from four selected exotic tree species like Colophospermum mopane, Holoptelea integrifolia, Kigelia pinnata and Putranjiva roxburghii have been analysed. Maximum ascorbic acid contents were found in the fruits of Colophospermum mopane (42.10mg/100g.d.w.) while, minimum in the stems of Kigelia plnnata (22.15mg/100g.d.w).

Authors and Affiliations

B. B. S. Kapoor| Herbal Research laboratory, P.G. Department of Botany, Dungar College, Bikaner 334001, India, Shelja Pandita| Herbal Research laboratory, P.G. Department of Botany, Dungar College, Bikaner 334001, India

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B. B. S. Kapoor, Shelja Pandita (2013). Ascorbic Acid Contents From Some Exotic Tree Species Growing in Rajasthan Desert. Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biological Research, 1(3), 29-31. https://www.europub.co.uk/articles/-A-13642