Mineral composition of different basil (Ocimum spp.) genotypes
This experiment investigated mineral composition of 13 basil genotypes (Ocimum spp.) in order to find varieties supporting human dietary intake of essential minerals and to evaluate basil genotypes which could serve for herbal production as raw material in pharmaceutical or food processing...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Association of Chemical Engineers of Serbia
2014-01-01
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| Series: | Hemijska Industrija |
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| Online Access: | http://www.doiserbia.nb.rs/img/doi/0367-598X/2014/0367-598X1300075L.pdf |
| Summary: | This experiment investigated mineral composition of 13 basil genotypes
(Ocimum spp.) in order to find varieties supporting human dietary intake of
essential minerals and to evaluate basil genotypes which could serve for
herbal production as raw material in pharmaceutical or food processing
industry. In addition, this study tested a potential risk of the accumulation
of heavy metals during the commercial production of basil on agricultural
soil. Mineral composition of basil genotypes was found to be in association
with its genetic potential, where some of them can be used in human nutrition
as an additional source of several minerals, particularly micronutrients (Fe,
Mn, Zn), which generally improve human immune system. Iron-rich basil
genotypes were identified in this experiment, like Compact (3576.0 mg/kg),
with Lattuga (1585.6 mg/kg) and Blue spice (1167.9 mg/kg) genotypes,
containing more than 1000 mg/kg of Fe in herbal part on dry basil (d.m.).
This attract a special attention as a source of iron, especially for humans
with low Fe intake, and consequently, for people with low level of
hemoglobin. Basil grown on agricultural soil was tested on the accumulation
of heavy metals (Cu, Co, Cu, Ni, Cr, Pb), which were not found to be
excessive in herbal parts of the plants. Cluster analysis (CA) distinguished
Ocmium spp. genotypes in two separate groups. Despite of significant
differences among the genotypes, content of Fe, Mn, Co, Cr, Ni and Pb made a
clear distinction between the clusters. [Projekat Ministarstva nauke
Republike Srbije, br. III46001] |
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| ISSN: | 0367-598X 2217-7426 |