The Role of UV Rays in New Zealand Crops
by Rachel Bliendaure WriterThe ideal
growing environment consists of nutrient-rich earth, access to water, and
proper sunlight exposure. This is as
basic as it gets for crop agriculture.
Though it’s only one part of the “formula” for profitable crops, UV
exposure is the leading determining factor in the active ingredients of the
crops. There’s no better example of this
than in the New Zealand crops! Here’s
what you need to know.
New Zealand and the UV effect
Thanks to
a hole in the ozone layer directly above New Zealand, UV rays are more
concentrated over New Zealand compared to other places in the world. The sun’s
rays are 40% higher at their peak compared to the same peak elsewhere in the
world. This means that their growth potential, and plant impact, are also
stronger!
Are plants affected by UV rays?
Like every
other organism, plants have to protect themselves against harm from UV rays. Since
these rays are intense in New Zealand, the plants develop stronger sunscreen to
prevent and repair damage in the body.
UV rays
create free radicals that cause all sorts of damage, so the antioxidant
components in the plants respond as a direct result to counteract that
potential damage. Both the antioxidant and nutrient profiles of NZ-grown crops
are stronger as a result!
The proof is in the eating -- sorta
When
looking specifically at the properties of NZ crops compared to other locations,
experts recorded significant differences in the biologically active components
of these crops. Some examples include:
● Kiwifruit:
When directly comparing kiwifruit
grown in New Zealand compared to other carefully controlled locations, the
antioxidant rating called ORAC was 50% higher.
● Green
tea: The phytonutrient value of green
tea grown in New Zealand was off the charts compared to its competition. While its color didn’t give it a high
aesthetic value, the nutrient profile is an easy winner!
● Red
clover: To achieve
the same 1.6% of isoflavone content found naturally in NZ-grown red clover,
other locations have to use NZ-cultivated seeds combined with physical stress
tactics to create the same response that would provide the same results.
● Sweet
cherry: Like the
kiwifruit, the phenolic content of the sweet cherry grown in New Zealand is 60%
higher than that grown elsewhere!
When you
see figures and explanations like that, it helps show why the sourcing
matter. Not only do FREZZOR products come from a
pristine environment compared to more industrial locations, but they
intentionally take full advantage of the UV rays and their ability to create
powerful active ingredients that you can’t grow anywhere else.
From one
step of the process to the next, FREZZOR believes in collaborating with the natural
environment of New Zealand. The goal has
always been to harness the strongest growing environment globally and deliver
the raw potential to customers everywhere globally, achieved by relying
exclusively on NZ-sourced crops and ingredients. From one product to the next, this is exactly
what we’ve done, helping customers feel better along the way.
So, while
UV exposure may only be one piece of the puzzle when it comes to growing
successful crops, it is, without question, a vital component to emphasize when
looking for potent and bioactive crops!
Originally
Posted: https://frezzor.com/blogs/news/role-of-uv-rays-in-new-zealand-crops
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