known acid phosphatase and acid pyrophosphatase, a potent alkaline pyrophosphatase, active only in the presence ofadded Mg2+, was found to be present in all vegetable tissues tested. Fresh plant products showed more alkaline pyrophosphatase activity than the stored products. The richest sources are green leaves, which also contain large amounts of acid pyrophosphatase. However, some leaves like...

A greenhouse experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of sludge application on growth rate of three leafy vegetable spinach, celery and lettuce. Treatment design in control and 0.7 mg/kg dry weight of soil. Results showed that sludge was highly effective in celery growth compare to spinach and lettuce and increased dry and fresh weight of celery significantly. Photosynthesis rate impr...

There is limited information regarding the use of quinoa fresh leaves as a vegetable. Thus, objective this study was to promote green vegetable, well conduct season extension feasibility using high tunnels. The conducted during spring seasons 2020, 2021, and 2022 at George Washington Carver farm Lincoln University in Jefferson City, MO, USA. Three genotypes were used randomized complete block d...