Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri will receive $300,000 under a three-year Project Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) competitive grants program (CFDA 10.310). The university will conduct research to identify variability in health-beneficial glucosinolate compounds in collard greens grown through hydroponic methods. Researchers will analyze tissue samples from collard plants for total glucosinolates, vitamins K and C, and carotenoids using gas-liquid chromatography, ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry, and other analytical techniques. The goal is to determine crop management practices that enhance concentrations of beneficial compounds in collards and support development of hybrids with improved nutritional qualities. Results of the research could expand small-scale hydroponic production of collard greens with associated health benefits to more diverse climates nationwide.
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