Table 5.
Ascorbic acid, carotenoids, lycopene, and anthocyanin contents in the fruits of R. ellipticus collected from different altitudes.
| Altitudes (mean above sea level) | Ascorbic acid (mg/g DW) | Carotenoids (mg/g FW) | Lycopene’s (mg/g FW) | Anthocyanin’s (mg/100 g FW) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ||||
| 500 m | 17.83 ± 0.35 | 1.21 ± 0.20 | 0.010 ± 0.01 | 1.17 ± 0.20 |
| 1,000 m | 21.53 ± 0.34 | 1.45 ± 0.12 | 0.011 ± 0.00 | 0.80 ± 0.10 |
| 1,500 m | 22.67 ± 0.42 | 1.59 ± 0.17 | 0.012 ± 0.00 | 0.49 ± 0.14 |
| 2,000 m | 23.64 ± 0.28 | 1.78 ± 0.11 | 0.013 ± 0.00 | 0.44 ± 0.13 |
| 2019 | ||||
| 500 m | 14.59 ± 0.64 | 0.89 ± 0.24 | 0.007 ± 0.00 | 1.35 ± 0.14 |
| 1,000 m | 20.84 ± 0.67 | 1.15 ± 0.12 | 0.01 ± 0.00 | 0.79 ± 0.16 |
| 1,500 m | 21.68 ± 0.29 | 1.42 ± 0.15 | 0.010 ± 0.00 | 0.62 ± 0.14 |
| 2,000 m | 22.78 ± 0.23 | 1.66 ± 0.14 | 0.012 ± 0.00 | 0.42 ± 0.15 |
Values are expressed as mean ± standard error mean.