Effect οf Genotype and Growing Year on the Nutritional, Phytochemical, and Antioxidant Properties of Industrial Hemp (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) Seeds
<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L. seeds have been an important source of protein, oil, and dietary fiber for human and animals. Currently, there is a growing interest in the commercial products of these seeds, which are recognized as a legitimate source of medicaments, cosmeceuticals, and nutrac...
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| author | Maria Irakli Eleni Tsaliki Apostolos Kalivas Fotios Kleisiaris Eirini Sarrou Catherine M Cook |
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| description | <i>Cannabis sativa</i> L. seeds have been an important source of protein, oil, and dietary fiber for human and animals. Currently, there is a growing interest in the commercial products of these seeds, which are recognized as a legitimate source of medicaments, cosmeceuticals, and nutraceuticals. The objective of this study was to investigate the nutritional, phytochemical composition, and antioxidant properties of seeds from seven hemp cultivars grown in Greece for three consecutive years. All the measured parameters strongly varied under the influence of growing year and genotype. In particular, protein, oil, and carbohydrates’ content of hemp seeds as well as fatty acids’ composition were mainly affected by genotype, whereas the growing year had a major effect on phytochemical components and antioxidant activity, which was determined by the 2,2′-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzthiazoline sulfonate) (ABTS) and ferric-reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) assays. Moreover, a predominant effect of the year was observed for phenolic profiles as determined by high-performance liquid chromatography and total carotenoids’ content. This study suggests that hemp seeds could be a promising food crop as a result of their high nutritive traits and antioxidant potential. A comparison of the studied cultivars, showed that Finola seeds had the highest oil and protein contents and, thus, appeared to be the most promising cultivar for cultivation in Greece. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-4e11983e8657469ea5dcbf2bc7a293682023-09-03T01:49:16ZengMDPI AGAntioxidants2076-39212019-10-0181049110.3390/antiox8100491antiox8100491Effect οf Genotype and Growing Year on the Nutritional, Phytochemical, and Antioxidant Properties of Industrial Hemp (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) SeedsMaria Irakli0Eleni Tsaliki1Apostolos Kalivas2Fotios Kleisiaris3Eirini Sarrou4Catherine M Cook5Institute of Plant Breeding & Genetic Resources, Hellenic Agricultural Organization—Demeter, 57001 Thermi Thessaloniki, GreeceInstitute of Plant Breeding & Genetic Resources, Hellenic Agricultural Organization—Demeter, 57001 Thermi Thessaloniki, GreeceInstitute of Plant Breeding & Genetic Resources, Hellenic Agricultural Organization—Demeter, 57001 Thermi Thessaloniki, GreeceInstitute of Plant Breeding & Genetic Resources, Hellenic Agricultural Organization—Demeter, 57001 Thermi Thessaloniki, GreeceInstitute of Plant Breeding & Genetic Resources, Hellenic Agricultural Organization—Demeter, 57001 Thermi Thessaloniki, GreeceInstitute of Plant Breeding & Genetic Resources, Hellenic Agricultural Organization—Demeter, 57001 Thermi Thessaloniki, Greece<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L. seeds have been an important source of protein, oil, and dietary fiber for human and animals. Currently, there is a growing interest in the commercial products of these seeds, which are recognized as a legitimate source of medicaments, cosmeceuticals, and nutraceuticals. The objective of this study was to investigate the nutritional, phytochemical composition, and antioxidant properties of seeds from seven hemp cultivars grown in Greece for three consecutive years. All the measured parameters strongly varied under the influence of growing year and genotype. In particular, protein, oil, and carbohydrates’ content of hemp seeds as well as fatty acids’ composition were mainly affected by genotype, whereas the growing year had a major effect on phytochemical components and antioxidant activity, which was determined by the 2,2′-azino-bis (3-ethylbenzthiazoline sulfonate) (ABTS) and ferric-reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) assays. Moreover, a predominant effect of the year was observed for phenolic profiles as determined by high-performance liquid chromatography and total carotenoids’ content. This study suggests that hemp seeds could be a promising food crop as a result of their high nutritive traits and antioxidant potential. A comparison of the studied cultivars, showed that Finola seeds had the highest oil and protein contents and, thus, appeared to be the most promising cultivar for cultivation in Greece.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/8/10/491hemp seed (<i>cannabis sativa</i> l.)nutritional componentsfatty acid profilephytochemicalslignanamidesantioxidantgenotypegrowing year |
| spellingShingle | Maria Irakli Eleni Tsaliki Apostolos Kalivas Fotios Kleisiaris Eirini Sarrou Catherine M Cook Effect οf Genotype and Growing Year on the Nutritional, Phytochemical, and Antioxidant Properties of Industrial Hemp (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) Seeds Antioxidants hemp seed (<i>cannabis sativa</i> l.) nutritional components fatty acid profile phytochemicals lignanamides antioxidant genotype growing year |
| title | Effect οf Genotype and Growing Year on the Nutritional, Phytochemical, and Antioxidant Properties of Industrial Hemp (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) Seeds |
| title_full | Effect οf Genotype and Growing Year on the Nutritional, Phytochemical, and Antioxidant Properties of Industrial Hemp (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) Seeds |
| title_fullStr | Effect οf Genotype and Growing Year on the Nutritional, Phytochemical, and Antioxidant Properties of Industrial Hemp (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) Seeds |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effect οf Genotype and Growing Year on the Nutritional, Phytochemical, and Antioxidant Properties of Industrial Hemp (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) Seeds |
| title_short | Effect οf Genotype and Growing Year on the Nutritional, Phytochemical, and Antioxidant Properties of Industrial Hemp (<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L.) Seeds |
| title_sort | effect οf genotype and growing year on the nutritional phytochemical and antioxidant properties of industrial hemp i cannabis sativa i l seeds |
| topic | hemp seed (<i>cannabis sativa</i> l.) nutritional components fatty acid profile phytochemicals lignanamides antioxidant genotype growing year |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/8/10/491 |
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