Defence Institute of Bio Energy Research, Field Station, Pithoragarh-262501, Uttarakhand
*Author for Correspondence: E-mail: vpandeybeenu@rediffmail.com
Online published on 15 February, 2014.
Iodine is one of the most important trace elements in our body and it's deficiency causes a number of dreaded diseases like goiter, mental retardation, hypothyroidism and pregnancy-related problems. Iodine is not synthesized in our body, so it is always recommended to include iodine-rich food in our diet. Cabbage is an important source of iodine. A study was conducted to estimate the iodine concentration in 17 hybrids of cabbage under middle hill conditions of Uttarakhand. Hybrid Varun exhibited highest iodine concentration (7.41μg/100g) followed by CH-2200 (6.41μg/100g). The objective of the present work was to find out iodine-rich hybrids of cabbage, so that they can be used as a supplement of iodine.
Cabbage (Brassica oleracea), Hybrids, Iodine supplement
