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Trace elements contents in Asparagus curillus (Buch.-Ham.) ex Roxb.

Jagmohan S Negi1, Pramod Singh, Geeta

  • 1Department of Chemistry, HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar (Garhwal), 246 174, Uttarakhand, India. negi_js1981@yahoo.co.in

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This study quantifies nine essential elements in Asparagus curillus plant parts across varying altitudes and seasons. Potassium (K) showed the highest concentration, while Copper (Cu) was found in the lowest amounts.

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Area of Science:

  • Plant Science
  • Environmental Science
  • Analytical Chemistry

Background:

  • Asparagus curillus (Buch.-Ham.) ex Roxb. is a plant species with potential nutritional and medicinal value.
  • Understanding elemental composition is crucial for assessing plant health, ecological roles, and potential applications.
  • Altitude and seasonal variations can significantly influence plant nutrient uptake and accumulation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the concentration levels of nine key elements (Zn, Cu, Mn, Fe, Co, Na, K, Ca, Li) in the leaves and roots of Asparagus curillus.
  • To investigate the influence of different altitudes and seasons on the elemental composition of the plant.
  • To establish baseline data for the elemental profile of Asparagus curillus.

Main Methods:

  • Plant samples (leaves and roots) of Asparagus curillus were collected from four distinct altitudes.
  • Samples were analyzed across three different seasons to account for temporal variations.
  • Atomic absorption spectroscopy was employed for the precise quantification of nine elements: Zinc (Zn), Copper (Cu), Manganese (Mn), Iron (Fe), Cobalt (Co), Sodium (Na), Potassium (K), Calcium (Ca), and Lithium (Li).

Main Results:

  • Potassium (K) exhibited the highest overall concentration across all samples, indicating its significant role in the plant's physiology.
  • Copper (Cu) was found to have the lowest concentration among the analyzed elements.
  • Maximum concentrations recorded were: Zn (97.0 ± 1.5 mg/kg), Cu (28.0 ± 7.0 mg/kg), Mn (44.0 ± 7.3 mg/kg), Fe (1138.0 ± 18.5 mg/kg), Co (91.0 ± 6.2 mg/kg), Na (381.0 ± 7.8 mg/kg), K (9508.0 ± 7.8 mg/kg), Ca (3076.0 ± 6.4 mg/kg), and Li (78.0 ± 4.6 mg/kg).

Conclusions:

  • The elemental profile of Asparagus curillus is characterized by high levels of Potassium (K) and Calcium (Ca), and low levels of Copper (Cu).
  • Altitude and seasonal factors likely play a role in the distribution and accumulation of these elements within the plant.
  • This study provides valuable data on the elemental composition of Asparagus curillus, contributing to its ecological and potential biochemical understanding.