The Nutritional Quality Potential of Microgreens, Baby Leaves, and Adult Lettuce: An Underexploited Nutraceutical Source

Interest in the cultivation of lettuce landraces is increasing because native varieties, as high-quality products, are particularly attractive to consumers. Lettuce is a popular leafy vegetable worldwide, and interest in the consumption of first leaves (microgreens) and seedlings (baby leaves) has g...

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Main Authors:	Martínez-Ispizua, Eva, Calatayud, Ángeles, Marsal, José I., Cannata, Claudio, Basile, Federico, Abdelkhalik, Abdelsattar, Soler, Salvador, Valcárcel, José Vicente, Martínez-Cuenca, Mary-Rus
Format:	article
Language:	Español
Published:	MDPI 2022
Subjects:	Baby leaf Landrace Microgreen Nutraceutical compounds F30 Plant genetics and breeding F70 Plant taxonomy and geography F60 Plant physiology and biochemistry Q01 Food science and technology Q04 Food composition S01 Human nutrition - General aspects Antioxidants Biodiversity Lettuces Minerals
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11939/7898 https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/11/3/423