Table 2.
Mineral element content (expressed on dry-weight basis (mg/100 g)) in the chickpea seeds, sampled during two years (2017 and 2018). Data are mean ± SD. *, significant differences (p < 0.05), see main text.
| Element | 2017 | 2018 | Mean |
|---|---|---|---|
| Na | 2.29 ± 0.115 | 2.52 ±0.126 | 2.40 |
| Ca | 174.6 ± 8.733 * | 226.4 ± 11.32 * | 200 |
| Mn | 0.231 ± 0.011 * | 0.668 ± 0.033 * | 0.45 |
| Fe | 2.025 ± 0.101 * | 6.625 ± 0.331 * | 4.30 |
| Zn | 2.437 ± 0.122 * | 5.937 ± 0.297 * | 4.20 |
| Mg | 141.2 ± 7.058 * | 187.7 ± 9.384 * | 164 |
| Cu | 0.79 ± 0.039 | 0.87 ± 0.043 | 0.83 |
| K | 645 ± 32.25 * | 852 ± 42.6* | 748 |