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Tier 3 — Observational / field trialPeer-reviewed

Declining fruit and vegetable nutrient composition: what is the evidence? HortScience

Davis DR

2009.0

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Summary

Research article addressing Declining fruit and vegetable nutrient composition: what is the evidence? (Global / USA focus scope). Describes approach and implications for (Synthesis of evidence on changes in nutrient composition of fruits and vegetables; measures: Summarises changes in minerals, vitamins and phytonutrients across multiple d…). Relevant to nutrition & health d…

UK applicability

Supports the concept of nutrient dilution relevant to high-yield UK horticulture and cereals; underscores the need to consider nutrient density, not just yield.

Key measures

Summarises changes in minerals, vitamins and phytonutrients across multiple datasets and crops

Outcomes reported

Synthesis of evidence on changes in nutrient composition of fruits and vegetables

Theme
Nutrition & health
Subject
Fruit & vegetables; Crop systems
Study type
Research
Study design
Narrative review
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
Geography
Global / USA focus
System type
Horticultural production; breeding; food composition
DOI
10.21273/hortsci.44.1.15
Catalogue ID
XL0050

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