Nourzaei, A. (2024) Evaluation of horticultural and nutritional characteristics of Cinnamon Basil (Ocimum basilicum cv. ‘Cinnamon’) under supplemental blue lighting and biofortification with Selenium and Iodine. Masters thesis, University of Zabol.
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Evaluation of horticultural and nutritional characteristics of Cinnamon Basil (Ocimum basilicum cv. ‘Cinnamon’) under supplemental blue lighting and biofortification with Selenium and Iodine.pdf Download (464kB) | Preview |
Abstract
The iodine (I) and selenium (Se) deficiencies affect approximately 30% and 15%, respectively, of the global population. There are different strategies to deal with micronutrient deficiency. Biofortification with micronutrients in human food is increasing the concentration of micronutrients and their bioavailability in food, which seems to be the most sustainable and economical approach to prevent the lack of micronutrients in the human body. In this regard, in order to evaluation of horticultural and nutritional characteristics of Cinnamon Basil (Ocimum basilicum cv. ‘Cinnamon’) under supplemental blue lighting and biofortification with Selenium and Iodine, a three-factor factorial experiment (selenium, iodine and blue light) based on a randomized complete block design with three repetitions was performed in the research greenhouse of Zabul University. The results of the experiment showed that the morphological and phytochemical traits were affected by the treatment factors. According to the results, the combined treatment of 6 mg/l of selenium along with 6 and 4 mg/l of iodine without the presence of LED light provided the greatest increase in morphological traits. In traits related to length (stem length, internode length and root length), the presence of LED light was at the top of the experimental treatments and increased the length. The presence of LED light and the concentration of 4 mg/l of iodine alone and also with 6 mg/l of selenium also increased the content of soluble carbohydrates. Also, the concentration of 4 mg/liter of iodine in the presence of LED light improved and increased the phytochemical characteristics and the content of phosphorus element in this research compared to other tested concentrations. In general, considering the role and effect of 4 mg/l iodine treatment and the presence of LED light in improving the quality of cinnamon basil, this treatment is recommended for further studies.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Essential oil composition, biomass, Nutritional elements, Yield |
| Subjects: | S Agriculture > SB Plant culture |
| Depositing User: | Mrs najmeh khajeh |
| Date Deposited: | 08 Mar 2025 07:05 |
| Last Modified: | 08 Mar 2025 07:05 |
| URI: | http://eprints.uoz.ac.ir/id/eprint/3775 |
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