Salinity stress enhances color parameters, bioactive leaf pigments, vitamins, polyphenols, flavonoids and antioxidant activity in selected Amaranthus leafy vegetables.

Published in: Journal of the science of food and agriculture (2018)

Amaranthus tricolor can tolerate salinity stress without compromising the high quality of the final product. Therefore, it could be a promising alternative crop in saline-prone areas around the globe. © 2018 Society of Chemical Industry.

Keyphrases

microbial community
climate change
stress induced
health risk
heavy metals
drinking water