Czech J. Food Sci., 2009, 27(10):S188-S191 | DOI: 10.17221/1075-CJFS

Variability of Lutein Content in Peas (Pisum sativum L.) in Relation to the Variety, Season and Chlorophyll Content

M. Holasová1*, R. Dostálová2, V. Fiedlerová1, J. Horáček2
1 Food Research Institute Prague, 102 31 Prague, Czech Republic
2 Agritec Plant Research, Ltd., 787 01 Šumperk, Czech Republic

Lutein and β-carotene contents in 32 samples of field peas with green (

Keywords: lutein; β-carotene; chlorophyll; peas

Published: June 30, 2009  Show citation

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Holasová M, Dostálová R, Fiedlerová V, Horáček J. Variability of Lutein Content in Peas (Pisum sativum L.) in Relation to the Variety, Season and Chlorophyll Content. Czech J. Food Sci. 2009;27(Special Issue 1):S188-191. doi: 10.17221/1075-CJFS.
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