Proximate, mineral, vitamin, and anti-nutrient contents of the leaves of Senecio biafrae

Micronutrient malnutrition is a global challenge. However, there are promising opportunities for combating it through the consumption of neglected and underutilized leafy green vegetables. Senecio biafrae an nutrient-rich vegetable with huge nutritional health potentials that have remained unexploited. The aim this research was to evaluate proximate, mineral, vitamin, anti-nutrient contents leaves biafrae. Leaves were collected from five communities in Ekiti State analyzed using standard biochemical methodologies. results showed differed significantly anti-nutritional contents. rich potassium, magnesium, calcium, low fat all groups studied. Pearson?s correlation most parameters either had inverse or no relationships anti-nutrients. crude protein positive correlations dry matter (0.90**) negative cyanogenic glycosides (-0.90**). Cyanogenic potassium (-0.63**), calcium (-0.66**) (-0.44*). Nitrate significant relationship any parameter. Oxalate tannin vitamins. Phytate proximate minerals. leaf could help mitigate effects micronutrient deficiencies. variations among enhance meaningful selection quality breeding.