Amee RavaniTHEBA TABBUBEN YUSUFBHAI2023-04-102023-04-102021https://krishikosh.egranth.ac.in/handle/1/5810196234Horticultural crops make up a major portion of the diet of humans in many parts of the world and play a significant role in human nutrition, especially as sources of phytonutraceuticals: vitamins (A, C, B1, B6, B9 and E), minerals, dietary fiber and phytochemicals. Carotenoids, polyphenols, vitamins and anthocyanins are the major antioxidant pigments found in beetroot. Grapes are a natural sweetener and a major source of antioxidants, phenolic and flavonoids. Turmeric is used for their medicinal properties. Lemons are acidic in nature and serve as rich source of vitamin C, citric acid, sugar, certain minerals like calcium and phosphorus.EnglishThesis