Reduced-Tillage Increases Nutrient Concentrations in Stored Winter Squash: Alpha-Carotene, Lutein, Phosphorus and Calcium

ONE17-308 (project overview)

Project Type: Partnership

Funds awarded in 2017: $14,990.00

Projected End Date: 12/31/2018

Grant Recipient: Rodale Institute

Region: Northeast

State: Pennsylvania

Project Leader:

Dr. Gladis Zinati

Rodale Institute

Description:

This article describes research by Dr. Gladis Zinati at Rodale Institute on increasing nutrient concentrations and phytochemicals in stored winter squash in reduced tillage management systems.

Type:

Article/Newsletter/Blog

Authors:

Gladis Zinati, Rodale Institute; Lavanya Reddivari, Purdue University; Daniel Kemper, Rodale Institute

Target audiences:

Farmers/Ranchers; Educators; Researchers; Consumers

URL:

https://rodaleinstitute.org/science/articles/reduced-tillage-increases-nutrient-concentrations-in-stored-winter-squash/

This product is associated with the project "Evaluating the use of low-input technology for small-scale, no-till organic farming systems"

Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the U.S. Department of Agriculture or SARE.