Comparison on Growth, Yield and Total Lactone Content of Different Andrographis paniculata Varieties Grown in Lysimeter Tank
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https://doi.org/10.14456/jare-mju.2025.21Keywords:
Andrographis paniculata, stem growth, total lactone content, lysimeter tanksAbstract
The objective of this research was to compare the growth, yield, and total lactone content of four varieties of Andrographis paniculata cultivated in lysimeter tanks for water and nutrient use studies. The experiment was conducted at the Agricultural Technology Research Institute, Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna, Lampang Province. The experiment followed a completely randomized design (CRD) with eight replications and four treatments, including Phichit 4–4, Phitsanulok 5–4, and two commercial varieties (Golden Mountain brand and Compass brand variety). The results showed no statistically significant differences in stem growth and physiology. However, significant differences were observed in yield, yield components, and phytochemical concentrations. The Phitsanulok 5-4 and Compass brand varieties produced the highest dry weights, with averages of 20.26 and 20.74 grams per plant, respectively. Meanwhile, Phichit 4-4 and Golden Mountain brand varieties had average dry weights of 17.12 and 16.28 grams per plant, respectively. The total lactone content, calculated as andrographolide, exceeded the standard for Andrographis paniculata in all four varieties, ranging from 23.64 to 27.70 grams per 100 grams of dry weight. Among them, the Phichit 4-4 variety had the highest average value.
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