Analysis on vitamin C and mineral content during seeds development process in vegetable soybean
[Objective]The present experiment was conducted to analyze the changes in vitamin C and mineral content during seeds development process in vegetable soybean to provide practical basis for high-quality vegetable soybean production. [Method]Nine vegetable soybean varieties with similar growth duration were used to analyze the contents of vitamin C (Vc), potassium (K) , magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca) and iron (Fe) in seeds during seed development. [Result]With the development of seeds in vegetable soybean, 100-seed weight, Vc, Mg and Fe contents increased and then showed a decreasing trend. Vc content was found the highest at 50 days after flowering, while 100-seed weight, Mg and Fe contents were the highest at 55 days. The K content showed a declining trend, while Ca content showed an increasing trend. [Conclusion]The weight of 100 seeds, and Vc, Mg and Fe contents showed similar trends of change during seed development process, while K and Ca behaved differently. The results may provide the help in breeding programs tailored to develop fine vegetable soybean varieties.