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Meaning of horticulture, its branches and its relation with other disciplines
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Nutrition benefit of horticulture crops

a) Vitamins:

  • These are the important constituents of fruits and vegetables and are indispensable part of human diet
  • Although required in very minute quantities, they are absolutely essential for the maintenance of health
  • The deficiency of any vitamin from the diet for considerable period may lead to diseased state or disorder conditions

 

b) Calcium:

  • It is essential for development of bones regulation of heartbeat, controlling blood clots

Sources:

  • Fruits- Acid lime, Orange, Fig, Dried apricots, wood apple etc.
  • Vegetables: Cabbage, greens, beans, carrot, onions, peas, tomatoes, spinach drumstick leaves etc.
  • Fruits and vegetables supply several vitamins

 

c) Iron:

  • It is required for production of haemoglobin and it is constituent of red blood corpuscles
  • Its deficiency causes anaemia, smooth tongue, pale lips, eyes and skin and frequent exhaustion

 

Sources:

  • Fruits- Custard apple, Guava, Pineapple, Straw berry, Grape, dried dates etc. and vegetables like Carrot, Drumstick leaves, beans etc.

 

d) Phosphorous:

  • It is essential for maintaining the moisture content of tissues and for development of bones

 

Sources:

  • Fruits-Guava, Grape, Jackfruit, Passion fruit, Orange and vegetables like Carrot, Chilly, Drumstick leaves, Beans, Cucumber and onion

 

e) Proteins:

  • These are bodybuilding foods
  • These are essential for growth of the body
  • The deficiency of proteins in the body causes retarded growth and increases susceptibility to diseases and causes lethargy

 

Sources:

  • Fruits- Most of the fruits are low in proteins except Guava and Banana
  • Vegetables like peas and beans are rich in proteins

 

f) Enzymes:

  • These are required for controlling several metabolic activities in the body

 

Sources:

  • Papaya- Papain and Pineapple-Bromelin, Fibre and roughages (Cellulose and pectin): Fruits and vegetables supply roughages
  • These are required for digestion and prevention of constipation