Edaphic Influences on the Nutrient Concentrations and Antioxidant Activity of Different Tea Clones (Camellia sinensis (O.) Kuntze) Grown at the Lowland Tea Plantation, Bukit Cheeding, Selangor, Malaysia

Amirah S.S., . and Khairil M., . and Murdiono W.E., . and Halmi M.I.E., . and Amalina N.R., . and Yong, J.W.H and Burslem, D.F.R.P. (2023) Edaphic Influences on the Nutrient Concentrations and Antioxidant Activity of Different Tea Clones (Camellia sinensis (O.) Kuntze) Grown at the Lowland Tea Plantation, Bukit Cheeding, Selangor, Malaysia. Malaysian Journal of Soil Science (MJSS) (Malaysia), 27. pp. 147-163. ISSN 1394-7990

Tea (Camelia sinensis) is one of the most consumed beverages in the world. Research on the nutritional characteristics of tea, particularly lowland tea plantations, is limited in Malaysia. Thus, we aimed to investigate the nutritional characteristics (N, P, K, Ca, Mg, Al, Fe) and antioxidant activity of seven clonal teas (663, 2026, 2024, AT53, TV9, 1294, and 1428) planted at a tropical lowland tea plantation, Bukit Cheeding, Selangor, and their association with the soil edaphic factor. All foliar nutrient concentrations except for Ca and antioxidant activities varied significantly (p<0.05) among tea clones. Clone AT53 had the highest foliar K (1.84 ± 0.7 mg gˉ¹), Mg (0.80 ± 0.3 mg gˉ¹), Fe (12.97 ± 1.4 mg gˉ¹), and Al (16.61± 1.4 mg gˉ¹Clone 663 had the highest P (13.76 ± 1.06 mg gˉ¹), and clone 2026 had the highest N (4.39 ± 0.2%). Clone 1248 had the highest antioxidant activity at 50.66 ± 3.2 μg mLˉ¹. Tea foliar N and P concentrations were significantly associated with the N and P of the soil. Besides, several soil nutrients were significantly intercorrelated with foliar nutrient concentrations. Results from this study may benefit growers in selecting better quality clones and managing lowland tea plantation at Bukit Cheeding, Selangor, Malaysia. Good farm management may improve the productivity and sustainability of tea plantations.

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Abstract

Tea (Camelia sinensis) is one of the most consumed beverages in the world. Research on the nutritional characteristics of tea, particularly lowland tea plantations, is limited in Malaysia. Thus, we aimed to investigate the nutritional characteristics (N, P, K, Ca, Mg, Al, Fe) and antioxidant activity of seven clonal teas (663, 2026, 2024, AT53, TV9, 1294, and 1428) planted at a tropical lowland tea plantation, Bukit Cheeding, Selangor, and their association with the soil edaphic factor. All foliar nutrient concentrations except for Ca and antioxidant activities varied significantly (p<0.05) among tea clones. Clone AT53 had the highest foliar K (1.84 ± 0.7 mg gˉ¹), Mg (0.80 ± 0.3 mg gˉ¹), Fe (12.97 ± 1.4 mg gˉ¹), and Al (16.61± 1.4 mg gˉ¹Clone 663 had the highest P (13.76 ± 1.06 mg gˉ¹), and clone 2026 had the highest N (4.39 ± 0.2%). Clone 1248 had the highest antioxidant activity at 50.66 ± 3.2 μg mLˉ¹. Tea foliar N and P concentrations were significantly associated with the N and P of the soil. Besides, several soil nutrients were significantly intercorrelated with foliar nutrient concentrations. Results from this study may benefit growers in selecting better quality clones and managing lowland tea plantation at Bukit Cheeding, Selangor, Malaysia. Good farm management may improve the productivity and sustainability of tea plantations.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	tea
AGROVOC Term:	soil properties
AGROVOC Term:	fertility
AGROVOC Term:	foliar nutrition
AGROVOC Term:	antioxidant properties
AGROVOC Term:	edaphic factors
AGROVOC Term:	plant nutrition
AGROVOC Term:	nutrient availability
Geographical Term:	Malaysia
Depositing User:	Mr. Khoirul Asrimi Md Nor
Date Deposited:	15 May 2025 03:48
Last Modified:	15 May 2025 03:48
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/2777

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