Assessment of biochemical attributes in Coleus rotundifolius (Poir.) A. Chev. & Perrot germplasm from Kerala

Assessment of biochemical attributes in Coleus rotundifolius (Poir.) A. Chev. & Perrot germplasm from Kerala

Authors

  • K. Shafna Dept. of Horticulture, Agricultural Research Station, Anakkayam, Kerala Agricultural University, 676 509, Kerala, India
  • P. Athira Dept. of Botany,College of Global Studies (Affiliated to University of Calicut), Puthanathani, Malappuram 676 551, Kerala, India
  • P. Jaseena Dept. of Horticulture, Agricultural Research Station, Anakkayam, Kerala Agricultural University, 676 509, Kerala, India
  • K. Musthafa Agricultural Research Station, Anakkayam, Kerala Agricultural University, 676509, Kerala, India
  • V. Sumbula Dept. of Plant Pathology, Agricultural Research Station, Anakkayam, Kerala Agricultural University, 676509 , Kerala, India
  • P. A. Akhisha Vanavarayar Institute of Agriculture, Manakkadavu, Pollachi 642103, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract

This investigation focused on evaluating the biochemical composition of two released varieties and seven accessions of Coleus rotundifolius (Poir.) A. Chev. & Perrot, such as contents of ash, moisture, total sugars, reducing and non-reducing sugars. The experiment was conducted during 2022–2024 at the Agricultural Research Station, Anakkayam, Malappuram district. Among the genotypes, treatment T2 (Sreedhara) recorded the highest total sugar and reducing sugar contents. With respect to non-reducing sugar content, the significantly the highest value is observed in T2 (Sreedhara), which was on par with T7 (MKD-1). No significant difference was observed with respect to ash content among the treatments. Furthermore, the biochemical evaluation of the collected accessions revealed that comparable levels of essential minerals namely phosphorus, potassium, calcium, and iron in the collected accessions. These findings highlight the nutritional potential of both the existing varieties and selected accessions and support their future use in breeding and genetic improvement programs aimed at enhancing tuber quality and nutritional value.

Author Biographies

K. Shafna, Dept. of Horticulture, Agricultural Research Station, Anakkayam, Kerala Agricultural University, 676 509, Kerala, India

Dept. of Horticulture, Agricultural Research Station, Anakkayam, Kerala Agricultural University, 676 509, Kerala, India

P. Athira, Dept. of Botany,College of Global Studies (Affiliated to University of Calicut), Puthanathani, Malappuram 676 551, Kerala, India

Dept. of Botany,College of Global Studies (Affiliated to University of Calicut), Puthanathani, Malappuram 676 551, Kerala, India

P. Jaseena, Dept. of Horticulture, Agricultural Research Station, Anakkayam, Kerala Agricultural University, 676 509, Kerala, India

Dept. of Horticulture, Agricultural Research Station, Anakkayam, Kerala Agricultural University, 676 509, Kerala, India

K. Musthafa, Agricultural Research Station, Anakkayam, Kerala Agricultural University, 676509, Kerala, India

Agricultural Research Station, Anakkayam, Kerala Agricultural University, 676509, Kerala, India

V. Sumbula, Dept. of Plant Pathology, Agricultural Research Station, Anakkayam, Kerala Agricultural University, 676509 , Kerala, India

Dept. of Plant Pathology, Agricultural Research Station, Anakkayam, Kerala Agricultural University, 676509 , Kerala, India

P. A. Akhisha, Vanavarayar Institute of Agriculture, Manakkadavu, Pollachi 642103, Tamil Nadu, India

Vanavarayar Institute of Agriculture, Manakkadavu, Pollachi 642103, Tamil Nadu, India

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Published

20-12-2025

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Shafna Kalarikkal, P. Athira, P. Jaseena, K. Musthafa, V. Sumbula, & P. A. Akhisha. (2025). Assessment of biochemical attributes in Coleus rotundifolius (Poir.) A. Chev. & Perrot germplasm from Kerala. Journal of Tropical Agriculture, 63(IV), 292–295. Retrieved from https://jtropag.kau.in/index.php/ojs2/article/view/1598

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Vol. 63 No. IV (2025): Journal of Tropical Agriculture

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Short communications

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