Garden asparagus (Asparagus officinalis L.) is a commercially important crop species utilized for its excellent source of vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber. However, after harvest the tissue hardens and its quality rapidly deteriorates because spear cell walls become rigidified due to lignification and substantial increases in heteroxylan content. This latter observation prompted us to inves...

A trial was established using three month old asparagus (Asparagus officinalis L.) plants in a volcanic soil at Chillán (36°32’ S; 71°55’ W). Experimental design was randomized complete blocks with four replicates. Plots had four 6 m long rows of plants. Distance between rows was 1.5 m and in-row 0.2 m. The evaluated cultivars were: ‘Atlas’, ‘Grande’ and ‘Apollo’ from Asparagus Seeds and Transp...

Garden asparagus (Asparagus officinalis L.) is an economically important horticultural crop, susceptible to pathogenic soil fungi of the genus Fusarium. These fungi cause stem, crown and root rot, a major disease all over the world that is difficult to control by the use of chemicals and cultural practices. The development of resistant/tolerant cultivars appears to be the best alternative for c...

Due to the restricted genetic diversity among current asparagus cultivars, wild relatives are of particular interest as a source resistance. In this study, seventeen cultivars and were tested for their resistance Fusarium oxysporum in seedling test. Two isolates differing virulence (single spore lines with high low virulence) used testing. Most genotypes showed infestation, whereby Asparagus ae...

Background: Greater consumption of fruits and vegetables is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and cancers. The most important nutrients present in plants are carbohydrates, such as the starch and free sugars, oils, proteins, minerals, ascorbic acid, and the antioxidant phenols. Plants are an essential component of the universe. Human beings have used those as medic...

The life table and consumption rate of Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) reared on asparagus, Asparagus officinalis L. (Asparagales: Asparagaceae) were studied under laboratory conditions to assess their interaction. Development, survival, fecundity, and consumption data were analyzed by the age-stage, twosex life table. This study indicated that asparagus is a natural host...