Many studies on tatary buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum G.) have been trying recently, especially for improving higher nutritional value of common buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum L.). Tatary buckwheat probably originated in northwestern Yunnan in China,...
Many studies on tatary buckwheat (Fagopyrum tataricum G.) have been trying recently, especially for improving higher nutritional value of common buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum L.). Tatary buckwheat probably originated in northwestern Yunnan in China, and this species is now cultivated in the high-altitude mountainous areas of Asia and to a much lesser extent elsewhere in Europe. The flowers are homomorphic and self-fertile, with pollination occurring before the flower opens. Studies on tatary buckwheat were increased due to tatary buckwheat containing many micro-elements, vitamins and vitamin B, and being especially rich in antioxidants, such as quercetin and rutin. This experiment have mainly two objectives. The first was to select tatary buckwheat lines with high yield and rutin concentration. In the first year of experiment, six local lines introduced from China and Nepal were tried to test yield potential and short cultivating duration. Afterward, 91 lines were selected and 26 lines with high rutin concentration were selected. In the second year,po lines of tatary buckwheat were selected finally. The second experiment was conducted to find out growth characteristics and antioxidants of tatary buckwheat sprout vegetables under the different temperatures and lights. The emergence rate and fresh weight were makedly increased in treatment of sterilizing with 2% Ca(ClO)2 during 5 seconds compared with control (no sterilizing). Sprout yield according to seeding rates of tatary buckwheat was highest at seeding rate of 1.8kg/m2, compared to 2.3kg/m2 in common buckwheat. Contents of rutin, quercetin and chrologenic acid were 4.1, 19 and 5 times higher at tatary buckwheat than common buckwheat. The fresh weight of common buckwheat was higher at temperature of 25℃ and 30℃, while growth of tatary buckwheat was reduced in temperature of 30℃. The sprout yield was higher at blue and red light compared to dark condition. UV-B radiation made to reduce the plant height and fresh weight of sprout. Antioxidants contents of buckwheat sprouts was not differ based on growth temperatures. The contents of rutin and quercetin were higher at blue and red light compared to dark condition. The contents of anthocyanin and ascorbic acid were increased under light condition.