Vol. 12, Issue 8 (2023)

Author(s):
Priyanka Mudlapur, VP Singh, Bhuvaneshwari G, YC Vishwanath and VB Narayanapur

Abstract:
Betel vine (Piper betle L) is valued for its masticatory health benefits. The cultivars in betel vine are mostly the land races which are cultivated locally. The present study was conducted to explore the variation based on biochemical attributes among thirty seven betel vine genotypes collected from different parts of Karnataka. Results revealed that the highest total chlorophyll content (1.88 mg/g), antioxidants (93.31 mg/g), total phenolics (131.80 mg/100 g), essential oil (0.65%) and eugenol (19.90%) content was recorded in genotype Mushigeri local followed by Ghaneghatta. The variations in biochemical traits observed among the genotypes may be due to their genetic makeup. Hence genotype Mushigeri local and Ghaneghatta can be recommended for quality breeding programmes.