Sweet Basil Functional Quality as Shaped by Genotype and Macronutrient Concentration Reciprocal Action
Basil (<i>Ocimum basilicum</i> L.) is among the most widespread aromatic plants due to its versatility of use and its beneficial health properties. This aromatic plant thrives in hydroponics, which is a valid tool to improve the production and functional quality of crops, but nevertheles...
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| author | Michele Ciriello Antonio Pannico Christophe El-Nakhel Luigi Formisano Francesco Cristofano Luigi Giuseppe Duri Fabiana Pizzolongo Raffaele Romano Stefania De Pascale Giuseppe Colla Mariateresa Cardarelli Youssef Rouphael |
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| description | Basil (<i>Ocimum basilicum</i> L.) is among the most widespread aromatic plants due to its versatility of use and its beneficial health properties. This aromatic plant thrives in hydroponics, which is a valid tool to improve the production and functional quality of crops, but nevertheless, it offers the possibility to de-seasonalize production. A floating raft system was adopted to test the production and quality potential during autumn season of three different genotypes of Genovese basil (Aroma 2, Eleonora and Italiano Classico) grown in three nutrient solutions with crescent electrical conductivity (EC: 1, 2 and 3 dS m<sup>−1</sup>). The aromatic and phenolic profiles were determined by GC/MS and HPLC analysis, respectively. The combination Aroma 2 and the EC 2 dS m<sup>−1</sup> resulted in the highest production, both in terms of fresh weight and dry biomass. The 2 dS m<sup>−1</sup> treatment determined the major phenolic content, 44%, compared to the other two EC. Italiano Classico showed a higher total polyphenolic content in addition to a different aromatic profile compared to the other cultivars, characterized by a higher percentage of Eucalyptol (+37%) and Eugenol (+107%) and a lower percentage of linalool (−44%). Correct management of the nutritional solution combined with adequate genetic material managed an improvement in the production and the obtainment of the desired aromatic and phenolic profiles. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d00091d69180468f8de6864e665daae92023-11-21T01:04:39ZengMDPI AGPlants2223-77472020-12-01912178610.3390/plants9121786Sweet Basil Functional Quality as Shaped by Genotype and Macronutrient Concentration Reciprocal ActionMichele Ciriello0Antonio Pannico1Christophe El-Nakhel2Luigi Formisano3Francesco Cristofano4Luigi Giuseppe Duri5Fabiana Pizzolongo6Raffaele Romano7Stefania De Pascale8Giuseppe Colla9Mariateresa Cardarelli10Youssef Rouphael11Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80055 Portici, ItalyDepartment of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80055 Portici, ItalyDepartment of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80055 Portici, ItalyDepartment of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80055 Portici, ItalyDepartment of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80055 Portici, ItalyDepartment of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80055 Portici, ItalyDepartment of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80055 Portici, ItalyDepartment of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80055 Portici, ItalyDepartment of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80055 Portici, ItalyDepartment of Agriculture and Forest Sciences, University of Tuscia, 01100 Viterbo, ItalyConsiglio per la Ricerca in Agricoltura e L’Analisi Dell’Economia Agraria, Centro di Ricerca Orticoltura e Florovivaismo, 84098 Pontecagnano Faiano, ItalyDepartment of Agricultural Sciences, University of Naples Federico II, 80055 Portici, ItalyBasil (<i>Ocimum basilicum</i> L.) is among the most widespread aromatic plants due to its versatility of use and its beneficial health properties. This aromatic plant thrives in hydroponics, which is a valid tool to improve the production and functional quality of crops, but nevertheless, it offers the possibility to de-seasonalize production. A floating raft system was adopted to test the production and quality potential during autumn season of three different genotypes of Genovese basil (Aroma 2, Eleonora and Italiano Classico) grown in three nutrient solutions with crescent electrical conductivity (EC: 1, 2 and 3 dS m<sup>−1</sup>). The aromatic and phenolic profiles were determined by GC/MS and HPLC analysis, respectively. The combination Aroma 2 and the EC 2 dS m<sup>−1</sup> resulted in the highest production, both in terms of fresh weight and dry biomass. The 2 dS m<sup>−1</sup> treatment determined the major phenolic content, 44%, compared to the other two EC. Italiano Classico showed a higher total polyphenolic content in addition to a different aromatic profile compared to the other cultivars, characterized by a higher percentage of Eucalyptol (+37%) and Eugenol (+107%) and a lower percentage of linalool (−44%). Correct management of the nutritional solution combined with adequate genetic material managed an improvement in the production and the obtainment of the desired aromatic and phenolic profiles.https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/9/12/1786<i>Ocimum basilicum</i> L.nutrient solution managementgas chromatographyvolatile compoundscaffeic acidchicoric acid |
| spellingShingle | Michele Ciriello Antonio Pannico Christophe El-Nakhel Luigi Formisano Francesco Cristofano Luigi Giuseppe Duri Fabiana Pizzolongo Raffaele Romano Stefania De Pascale Giuseppe Colla Mariateresa Cardarelli Youssef Rouphael Sweet Basil Functional Quality as Shaped by Genotype and Macronutrient Concentration Reciprocal Action Plants <i>Ocimum basilicum</i> L. nutrient solution management gas chromatography volatile compounds caffeic acid chicoric acid |
| title | Sweet Basil Functional Quality as Shaped by Genotype and Macronutrient Concentration Reciprocal Action |
| title_full | Sweet Basil Functional Quality as Shaped by Genotype and Macronutrient Concentration Reciprocal Action |
| title_fullStr | Sweet Basil Functional Quality as Shaped by Genotype and Macronutrient Concentration Reciprocal Action |
| title_full_unstemmed | Sweet Basil Functional Quality as Shaped by Genotype and Macronutrient Concentration Reciprocal Action |
| title_short | Sweet Basil Functional Quality as Shaped by Genotype and Macronutrient Concentration Reciprocal Action |
| title_sort | sweet basil functional quality as shaped by genotype and macronutrient concentration reciprocal action |
| topic | <i>Ocimum basilicum</i> L. nutrient solution management gas chromatography volatile compounds caffeic acid chicoric acid |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/9/12/1786 |
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