Abstract
Chemical composition of soybean grain may be modified by application of foliar fertilizers. The aim of this study was to test the effect of different organo-mineral foliar fertilizers: Zlatno inje, Bioplant Flora, Algaren BZn, Zircon, as well as plant growth regulator Epin Extra, on potential availability of mineral elements (Mg, Fe, Mn and Zn) from grain of three commercial soybean varieties: ZP-015, Nena and Laura (variety lacking in Kunitz trypsin inhibitor). In addition, phytate (Phy) and β-carotene contents were determined. ZP-015 achieved the highest P, Mg, Fe, Mn and β-carotene contents. Laura had the highest Phy level, which might reflect the diminished availability of nutrients from grain. Compared to control, most of the applied fertilizers increased β-carotene and decreased Mn content in all three soybean varieties. Increase in β-carotene content was followed by increase in Fe content, mainly in grains with larger weight, as a part of improved yielding potential. Positive effect of Zircon application was evident on increased grain weight, and β-carotene and Fe content. These parameters together with the lowest values found for Phy/β-carotene and Phy/Mg ratios may explain the enhanced Mg and Fe bioavailability. On the other hand, positive effects of Epin Extra were mostly reflected by a decrease of Phy and an increase in Fe and Mn, thus becoming more bio-available. Accordingly, the organo-mineral foliar fertilizers based mainly on phenolic acids (Zircon) and bioregulator (Epin Extra) are to be recommended for soybean fortification.
Highlights
Chemical composition of soybean grain may be modified by application of foliar fertilizers
Human body requires more than 22 mineral elements, which can be provided by adequate diet
Grain weight and chemical composition of the grain Results presented in Table 1 indicated that the greatest average 1,000 grain weight was achieved by the Laura
Summary
Chemical composition of soybean grain may be modified by application of foliar fertilizers. The aim of this study was to test the effect of different organo-mineral foliar fertilizers: Zlatno inje, Bioplant Flora, Algaren BZn, Zircon, as well as plant growth regulator Epin Extra, on potential availability of mineral elements (Mg, Fe, Mn and Zn) from grain of three commercial soybean varieties: ZP-015, Nena and Laura (variety lacking in Kunitz trypsin inhibitor). Nutritional deficiencies (e.g. in iron, zinc, vitamin A) account for almost two-thirds of the childhood deaths worldwide [2]. These deficiencies can be surpassed by increase of mineral nutrients in food through supplementation, food fortification or plant breeding [3,4]. Elimination of meat from diet, along with increased intake of whole grain cereals and legumes rich in anti-nutrients, like phytate, significantly decrease Fe and Zn absorption [5]. The most prevalent among mineral elements deficiencies is Fe deficiency (anemia), affecting approximately 30% of the world’s
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