[Effects of zinc manganese and boron on artemisinin and yields of Artemisia annua]

Zhongguo Zhong Yao Za Zhi. 2010 Feb;35(3):275-8.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To explore the effects of micro-elements fertilizers on the quality and yields of Artemisia annua.

Method: Field experiments were conducted according to the method of random blocks design. After the harvest the yield was calculated and the content of artemisinin was determined.

Result: By applying 0.1%-0.5% Mn and 0.1%-0.5% Zn the dried leaf output and artemisinin content were increased.

Conclusion: The suitable ranges of Mn and Zn can increased the yield and artemisinin content of A. annua.

MeSH terms

  • Artemisia annua / drug effects*
  • Artemisia annua / metabolism*
  • Artemisinins / metabolism*
  • Boron / pharmacology*
  • Manganese / pharmacology*
  • Zinc / pharmacology*

Substances

  • Artemisinins
  • Manganese
  • artemisinin
  • Zinc
  • Boron