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Non-destructive assessment of sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) seeds quality

Journal of Seed Science, 2023
: Sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) seeds exhibit heterogeneity due to the characteristic flowering and pollination process of this species. Consequently, the necessity for research geared toward establishing effective methodologies for identifying seeds
Júlio César Altizani-Júnior, Silvio Moure Cicero, Rafael Mateus Alves, Francisco Guilhien Gomes-Junior   +3 more
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Vertical Farm Versus Glasshouse: Comparative Analysis of Growth, Antioxidants, and Volatile Profiles in Four Basil Varieties

Plant-Environment Interactions, Volume 7, Issue 5, October 2026.
ABSTRACT Global population growth and climate change are placing unprecedented pressure on food systems, threatening crop productivity and nutritional quality. Vertical farming, as a form of totally controlled‐environment agriculture, offers an innovative approach to optimizing plant growth and enhancing the quality of high‐value crops such as basil ...
Martina Pičmanová, Nick Bennett, Lidiya Babenko, Yogeswari Rajarathinam, Simon Pont, Ceri Austin, Tanveer Khan, Gordon McDougall, Derek Stewart   +8 more
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Characterization of Hydrocolloids Extracted from Fenugreek and Sweet Basil Seeds and Their Effect on Rheological Properties of Wheat Starch Paste

Applied Sciences
Starch-hydrocolloid systems are crucial texturizing agents, ingredients and additives in many food products. The aim of this work was to investigate the effect of extraction temperature on the composition and properties of hydrocolloids extracted from ...
Angelika Bieniek, Małgorzata Kapelko-Żeberska, Artur Gryszkin, Tomasz Zięba, Agnieszka Nemś, Krzysztof Buksa   +5 more
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Antimicrobial Effects of Several Essential Oil from Aromatic Plants

Notulae Scientia Biologicae, 2016
Essential oils (EOs) have been long recognized for their antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, insecticidal and antioxidant properties. The present research aimed to study the antimicrobial effects of some volatile oils from aromatic plants (sweet basil ...
Felicia TUŢULESCU, Maria DINU, Alexandru Radu CORBU, Elena Iuliana IONIȚĂ   +3 more
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Culinary Resistance Beyond Gastronationalism: Terroir, Smallholder Networks and the Ottoman Roots of Agrarian–Urban Solidarity in Turkey

Global Networks, Volume 26, Issue 4, October 2026.
ABSTRACT Contemporary scholarship on culinary globalization has theorized homogenization and glocalization through urban consumption, leaving underexamined the transnational agro‐ecological networks that make culinary resistance materially possible.
Berfin Varışlı
wiley   +1 more source

Photosynthetic Daily Light Integral Has a Greater Impact on Basil Flowering than Photoperiod

HortScience
Flower inhibition or induction of basil (Ocimum spp.) is desirable depending on its intended use, be it for culinary or ornamental purposes or the production of essential oils. However, limited controlled-environment studies have been conducted on common
Charlie Garcia, Roberto G. Lopez, Christopher J. Currey   +2 more
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Degradation Mechanisms, Encapsulation‐Based Stabilization, and Analytical Detection of Vitamin A

Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society, Volume 103, Issue 9, Page 1079-1097, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Vitamin A is an important lipid‐soluble micronutrient essential for vision, immune function, and overall growth and development. However, vitamin A is unstable and susceptible to environmental factors because of its conjugated structure and inherent chemical reactivity.
Latheesha Abeywardana, Thambaramala V. Gamage, Tanoj K. Singh, Shuaifei Zhao, Amy Logan, Lingxue Kong   +5 more
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STUDIES ON SWEET BASIL MOSAIC VIRUS DISEASE AND ITS CONTROL BY USING SOME ESSENTIAL OILS [PDF]

Scientific Journal of Flowers and Ornamental Plants, 2018
The current study, the mosaic virus disease of Ocimum basilicum L. (sweet basil) was identified and the different effects of three essential oils on growth, oil content and composition as well as reducing CMV disease symptoms of sweet basil plants in ...
F. Saleh, A. Abdel-Kader, Amal Eraky
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Lycopene‐rich food biomolecules from tomato processing waste: Green recovery, biopolymer‐based stabilisation, functional food applications and health relevance

Food Biomacromolecules, Volume 3, Issue 3, Page 646-663, September 2026.
Abstract Tomato processing waste, particularly peel and pomace, is a sustainable and low‐cost source of lycopene‐rich food biomolecules. Lycopene, a lipophilic carotenoid with an extended conjugated structure, provides intense red colour, antioxidant potential and functional value to tomato‐derived ingredients.
Chandan Kumar Sahu, Mrinmoy Roy
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Nanoencapsulation of Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) and Echinophora platyloba DC. Essential Oils in Chitosan Nanoparticles: Characterization and Efficacy in Burger Preservation

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 9, September 2026.
Nanoencapsulation of the essential oils produced nanocapsules with small particle sizes and high encapsulation efficiency. Nanoencapsulation of the essential oils reduced microbial counts in the burger samples. The chitosan nanocapsules of essential oils enhanced total phenolic content and antioxidant properties in the burger samples.
Samira Malekiazar, Alireza Rahman, Mohammadreza Khani, Toktam Mostaghim, Abdolah Ghasemi Pirbalouti   +4 more
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