Table 2.
Composition (%) of C. vulgaris cultivated during June and September in the greenhouse at 100%, 50%, and 25% of solar irradiance.
| Solar Irradiance | Moisture | Lipids | Proteins | Ash | Fiber | NFE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | ||||||
| 100% | 7.925 ± 0.263 a | 25.567 ± 0.301 a | 23.735 ± 0.371 a | 12.275 ± 0.411 a | 9.425 ± 0.275 a | 21.073 ± 0.483 c |
| 50% | 7.950 ± 0.311 a | 22.279 ± 0.157 b | 23.606 ± 0.817 a | 12.375 ± 0.299 a | 9.325 ± 0.189 a | 24.466 ± 0.990 b |
| 25% | 8.050 ± 0.191 a | 19.456 ± 0.342 c | 23.801 ± 0.651 a | 12.275 ± 0.359 a | 9.225 ± 0.320 a | 27.193 ± 0.730 a |
| September | ||||||
| 100% | 7.725 ± 0.171 a | 24.716 ± 0.200 a | 27.634 ± 0.520 a | 12.125 ± 0.330 a | 9.250 ± 0.208 a | 18.550 ± 0.488 c |
| 50% | 7.975 ± 0.171 a | 21.300 ± 0.269 b | 27.563 ± 0.878 a | 12.338 ± 0.229 a | 9.300 ± 0.365 a | 21.524 ± 1.200 b |
| 25% | 8.000 ± 0.082 a | 17.292 ± 0.267 c | 27.121 ± 0.794 a | 12.275 ± 0.386 a | 9.475 ± 0.206 a | 25.837 ± 0.681 a |
Values represent averages ± std. deviation (n = 9). Values in the same column followed by different superscript indicate statistically significant difference (p < 0.05).