ARKA SHUBHA - New Marigold variety
The new variety of marigold developed by the Hessarghatta-based Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR-Bangluru).“All marigolds species have carotene content that ranges up to a maximum of 1.4%. However, the Arka Shubha variety of marigold has high carotene content of 2.8% which is the highest content from plant source,”.
Generally the flowers lose their value if they get spoilt either due to rain or delay in harvesting. But the new variety of marigold, are of value even if they get spoilt after full bloom as they can be used for extraction of crude carotene.
These flower variety could be sold for ornamental purpose too like other marigold varieties. But there is also an option of using them for extracting crude carotene.
Poultry Feed: Its petals could be used as poultry feed to get quality yolk.
Carotene
Plant pigment:- Red Orange.
Related unsaturated hydrocarbon substances having the formula C40Hx. fat-soluble compound.
Found in vegetable, fruits and Dark green leafy vegetable.
α Carotene, β Carotene and Lycopene are examples of carotenes.
β Carotene (C40H56) precursor of vitamin A(Retinol).
Responsible for yellowish color of milk...
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