Aronia Melanocarpa is a landscape quality plant which by properties is an ideal candidate for organic fruit production; and it contains high concentrations of flavonoids, considered potent antioxidants. Recent studies have implicated the relationship between in-field plant nutrient fertility and antioxidant production in Aronia.  Here we present the antioxidant content data for samples of aronia melanocarpa as a function of different age, amount of time spent in the sun or shade, and nitrogen treatment levels of crops. ORAC factor, anthocyanin and polyphenols content are tested in order to determine the treatment that produce the highest capacity of antioxidants in Aronia. We have shown that that the level of nitrogen treatment in the soil does, in fact, influence the antioxidant capacity significantly. Detailed measurements and analysis of all data will be presented and discussed.

Effect of nitrogen treatment on the antioxidant capacity of <i>Aronia melanocarpa</i> grown in Maryland

244th National Meeting (2012)

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Effect of nitrogen treatment on the antioxidant capacity of Aronia melanocarpa grown in Maryland