Edaphic influences on the nutrient concentrations and antioxidant activity of different tea clones (Camellia sinensis (O.) Kuntze) grown at the lowland tea plantation, Bukit Cheeding, Selangor, Malaysia
Tea (Camelia sinensis) is one of the most consumed beverages in the world. Research on the nutritional characteristics of tea, particularly lowland tea plantations, is limited in Malaysia. Thus, we aimed to investigate the nutritional characteristics (N, P, K, Ca, Mg, Al, Fe) and antioxidant acti...
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| author | S. S., Amirah M., Khairil W. E, Murdiono Halmi, M. I. E. R., N. Amalina Yong, J. W. H. Burslem, D. F. R. P. |
| author_facet | S. S., Amirah M., Khairil W. E, Murdiono Halmi, M. I. E. R., N. Amalina Yong, J. W. H. Burslem, D. F. R. P. |
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| description | Tea (Camelia sinensis) is one of the most consumed beverages in the world. Research
on the nutritional characteristics of tea, particularly lowland tea plantations, is limited
in Malaysia. Thus, we aimed to investigate the nutritional characteristics (N, P, K, Ca,
Mg, Al, Fe) and antioxidant activity of seven clonal teas (663, 2026, 2024, AT53, TV9,
1294, and 1428) planted at a tropical lowland tea plantation, Bukit Cheeding, Selangor,
and their association with the soil edaphic factor. All foliar nutrient concentrations
except for Ca and antioxidant activities varied significantly (p<0.05) among tea clones.
Clone AT53 had the highest foliar K (1.84 ± 0.7 mg g-1
), Mg (0.80 ± 0.3 mg g-1
), Fe
(12.97 ± 1.4 mg g-1
), and Al (16.61± 1.4 mg g-1
). Clone 663 had the highest P (13.76 ±
1.06 mg g-1
), and clone 2026 had the highest N (4.39 ± 0.2%). Clone 1248 had the
highest antioxidant activity at 50.66 ± 3.2 µg mL-1
. Tea foliar N and P concentrations
were significantly associated with the N and P of the soil. Besides, several soil nutrients
were significantly intercorrelated with foliar nutrient concentrations. Results from this
study may benefit growers in selecting better quality clones and managing lowland tea
plantation at Bukit Cheeding, Selangor, Malaysia. Good farm management may
improve the productivity and sustainability of tea plantations. |
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| spelling | upm-1074392024-10-15T05:51:54Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/107439/ Edaphic influences on the nutrient concentrations and antioxidant activity of different tea clones (Camellia sinensis (O.) Kuntze) grown at the lowland tea plantation, Bukit Cheeding, Selangor, Malaysia S. S., Amirah M., Khairil W. E, Murdiono Halmi, M. I. E. R., N. Amalina Yong, J. W. H. Burslem, D. F. R. P. Tea (Camelia sinensis) is one of the most consumed beverages in the world. Research on the nutritional characteristics of tea, particularly lowland tea plantations, is limited in Malaysia. Thus, we aimed to investigate the nutritional characteristics (N, P, K, Ca, Mg, Al, Fe) and antioxidant activity of seven clonal teas (663, 2026, 2024, AT53, TV9, 1294, and 1428) planted at a tropical lowland tea plantation, Bukit Cheeding, Selangor, and their association with the soil edaphic factor. All foliar nutrient concentrations except for Ca and antioxidant activities varied significantly (p<0.05) among tea clones. Clone AT53 had the highest foliar K (1.84 ± 0.7 mg g-1 ), Mg (0.80 ± 0.3 mg g-1 ), Fe (12.97 ± 1.4 mg g-1 ), and Al (16.61± 1.4 mg g-1 ). Clone 663 had the highest P (13.76 ± 1.06 mg g-1 ), and clone 2026 had the highest N (4.39 ± 0.2%). Clone 1248 had the highest antioxidant activity at 50.66 ± 3.2 µg mL-1 . Tea foliar N and P concentrations were significantly associated with the N and P of the soil. Besides, several soil nutrients were significantly intercorrelated with foliar nutrient concentrations. Results from this study may benefit growers in selecting better quality clones and managing lowland tea plantation at Bukit Cheeding, Selangor, Malaysia. Good farm management may improve the productivity and sustainability of tea plantations. Malaysian Society of Soil Science 2023-12 Article PeerReviewed S. S., Amirah and M., Khairil and W. E, Murdiono and Halmi, M. I. E. and R., N. Amalina and Yong, J. W. H. and Burslem, D. F. R. P. (2023) Edaphic influences on the nutrient concentrations and antioxidant activity of different tea clones (Camellia sinensis (O.) Kuntze) grown at the lowland tea plantation, Bukit Cheeding, Selangor, Malaysia. Malaysian Journal of Soil Science, 27. pp. 147-163. ISSN 1394-7990 https://msss.com.my/mjss/v27.php |
| spellingShingle | S. S., Amirah M., Khairil W. E, Murdiono Halmi, M. I. E. R., N. Amalina Yong, J. W. H. Burslem, D. F. R. P. Edaphic influences on the nutrient concentrations and antioxidant activity of different tea clones (Camellia sinensis (O.) Kuntze) grown at the lowland tea plantation, Bukit Cheeding, Selangor, Malaysia |
| title | Edaphic influences on the nutrient concentrations and antioxidant activity of different tea clones (Camellia sinensis (O.) Kuntze) grown at the lowland tea plantation, Bukit Cheeding, Selangor, Malaysia |
| title_full | Edaphic influences on the nutrient concentrations and antioxidant activity of different tea clones (Camellia sinensis (O.) Kuntze) grown at the lowland tea plantation, Bukit Cheeding, Selangor, Malaysia |
| title_fullStr | Edaphic influences on the nutrient concentrations and antioxidant activity of different tea clones (Camellia sinensis (O.) Kuntze) grown at the lowland tea plantation, Bukit Cheeding, Selangor, Malaysia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Edaphic influences on the nutrient concentrations and antioxidant activity of different tea clones (Camellia sinensis (O.) Kuntze) grown at the lowland tea plantation, Bukit Cheeding, Selangor, Malaysia |
| title_short | Edaphic influences on the nutrient concentrations and antioxidant activity of different tea clones (Camellia sinensis (O.) Kuntze) grown at the lowland tea plantation, Bukit Cheeding, Selangor, Malaysia |
| title_sort | edaphic influences on the nutrient concentrations and antioxidant activity of different tea clones (camellia sinensis (o.) kuntze) grown at the lowland tea plantation, bukit cheeding, selangor, malaysia |
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