Thin layer drying models and characteristics of scent leaves (Ocimum gratissimum) and lemon basil leaves (Ocimum africanum) [PDF]
The effect of air temperature on the drying kinetics and characteristics of scent and lemon basil leaves were investigated using a vacuum oven dryer at 30 °C, 40 °C, 50 °C, 60 °C and 70 °C.
N.N. Mbegbu +2 more
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A Long-Term Study on Chemical Compounds and Their Location in Sweet Basil Leaves from Organic and Conventional Producers [PDF]
Bioactive compound profiles in organic and conventional sweet basil were analyzed by HPLC, and the enzymatic status and antioxidant status of plants cultivated with the two systems were also examined.
Anna Rusaczonek +2 more
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Potential antihypertensive activity of novel peptides from green basil leaves. [PDF]
Abstract Hypertension is among the risk factors of death globally. Novel antihypertensive peptides are alternative choices of antihypertensive assistance. This study aimed to discover novel antihypertensive peptides from green basil leaves. Two bioactive peptides with high angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibition (Asp-Leu-Ser-Ser-Ala-Pro; peptide 1 ...
Prangthip P, Panbangred W, Reamtong O.
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Selenium Enrichment Enhances the Quality and Shelf Life of Basil Leaves. [PDF]
The biofortification of leafy vegetables with selenium (Se) is a good way to increase human dietary Se intake. In addition, selenium delays plant senescence by enhancing the antioxidant capacity of plant tissues, decreasing postharvest losses. We investigated the effects of selenium addition on the production and quality of sweet basil (Ocimum ...
Puccinelli M +3 more
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Glucose Lowering Effect of Basil Leaves in Diabetic Rats. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: The incidence of diabetes and its complications has risen since the last decades, and it has been predicted that the prevalence of diabetes will be double in the coming year. Chronic hyperglycemia marked as elevated advanced glycation end products plays an important role in complications of diabetes.
Widjaja SS, Rusdiana, Savira M.
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Cotton Coloration Using Holy Basil Leaves Extracts. [PDF]
In order to provide a sustainable substitute for synthetic dyes, this study investigates the environmentally friendly coloration of cotton fabric utilizing lemon juice as a biomordant and holy basil leaves extracts as a natural dye. Twelve samples of cotton single jersey fabric were mordanted with lemon juice and then dyed with holy basil leaves ...
Chowdhury TA +6 more
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The Influence of Nitrogen on Culturable Phyllosphere Microorganisms and the Incidence of Botrytis cinerea in Postharvest Leafy Vegetables [PDF]
Lettuce (Lactuca sativa), pak choi (Brassica rapa), and basil (Ocimum basilicum) were grown in hydroponic NFT systems under four nitrate levels (80–180 mg L−1 N).
Viktorija Vaštakaitė-Kairienė +5 more
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The Nutritional and chemical content of basil leaves Ocimum basilicum L.
the nutritional value, mineral elements and phytochemicals of Basil were investigated using standard analytical methods in order to assess the nurmerous potential of the plant leaves. The proximate analysis showed the percentage of moisture content, ash
Inas M. Khaleel Al-aubadi
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White holy basil is widely used in Thailand food industry. In this work, the sensomic approach (SAFE, GC-O/FID and GC-MS/MS) with sensory evaluation to identify aroma-active components was applied.
Preecha Phuwapraisirisan +2 more
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Insight into Composition of Bioactive Phenolic Compounds in Leaves and Flowers of Green and Purple Basil [PDF]
Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) is a culinary, medicinal, and ornamental plant appreciated for its antioxidant properties, mainly attributed to high content of rosmarinic acid. This species also includes purple varieties, characterized by the accumulation of
Bhakti Prinsi +4 more
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