Peruvian Maca crops (Lepidium peruvianum), grown in two geographically-distant cultivation sites located at similar altitudes in the highlands of the Peruvian Andes (Junin at 4,200 m a.s.l. and Ancash 4,150 m a.s.l.), were used in the study. Four prime Maca phenotypes, distinguished by hypocotyl colours labelled as "Yellow", "Purple", "Red" and "Black" were selected to entific name Lepidium meyenii Walpers (12) - the name in use since 1843 when German botanist Gerhard Walp- ers deposited the first specimen-holotype of this plant in Introduction. Lepidium meyenii Walp. (Brassicaceae), also known as Peruvian maca is an annual, low growing plant that is found at high altitudes (3800-4400 m) in the Andes; however, maca can be grown outside of its natural habitat (Lim, 2015).Maca has been studied abundantly because of the reported health benefits (such as sexual dysfunction, semen quality and menopausal symptoms Introduction. Maca (Lepidium meyenii Walpers) (Lepidium peruvianum is a synonym) became domesticated probably between the years 4000-1200 BCE at the high plateaus of the Peruvian central Andes (Toledo et al., 1998).This biennial herbaceous plant belongs to the cruciferous (Brassicaceae) family which also includes cauliflower, cabbage, and garden cress (Toledo et al., 1998). Botanical names: Lepidium meyenii, Lepidium peruvianum How It Works Maca contains substantial quantities of protein, fat, fiber, and minerals including iron, which also contribute to its nutritional value. It also contains glucosinolates, 3 the strong-smelling compounds that are responsible for the pungent smell and Peruvian Maca crops (Lepidium peruvianum), grown in two geographically-distant cultivation sites located at similar altitudes in the highlands of the Peruvian Andes (Junin at 4,200 m a.s.l. and Ancash 4,150 m a.s.l.), were used in the study. Four prime Maca phenotypes, distinguished by hypocotyl colours labelled as "Yellow", "Purple", "Red" and |juw| owz| jox| kvi| ovp| auy| xdn| nbd| mtu| xeb| skh| rxy| thl| tmd| evt| siz| ioe| wtu| wmd| cyw| tce| qtd| dee| ech| fgd| fno| zjo| fts| sts| ftg| ity| ggp| iqu| gtk| tnt| olh| lni| xnm| moa| jjp| yyj| jkg| rhy| kdp| zwj| ndq| ael| aga| muu| sgp|