Essential oil content and components of Ferulago angulate (Schltdl.)Boiss affected by foliar application of some important micronutrient
Subject Areas : Journal of Medicinal Herbs, "J. Med Herb" (Formerly known as Journal of Herbal Drugs or J. Herb Drug)
1 - Research Center of Nutrition and Organic Products (R.C.N.O.P), Shahrekord Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shahrekord, Iran
Keywords: Alpha-pinene, Medicinal plant, Iron, Zinc,
Abstract :
Background & Aim: Ferulago angulate (Schltdl.) Boiss belongs to the family Apiaceae, is one of the important and endangered endemic species in Iran. The present study was conducted to investigate the effects of micronutrient elements on the content and composition of essential oil (EOs) of F.angulate shoots in southwestern Iran (Shahrekord) in 2022 and 2023. Experimental: Four foliar fertilizers including Fe, Cu, Zn and Mn were applied in 20, 40 and 60 mgL-1 in RCBD design by factorial layout and 3 replications. The seeds of F.angulate were obtained from Forest and Rangeland Institute, Iran. The EOs content and composition were determined by Clevenger apparatus and GC-MS analysis, respectively. Result: Results obtained from gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC-MS) showed 15 components in EOs. Micronutrients used significantly affected the EOs content/ composition of F.angulate. In two years, the highest content of EOs (0.59-0.68%) was obtained in plants treated with 40 mgL-1 of micronutrients (Fe2Cu2Zn2Mn2) and the lowest content (0.37-0.41%) obtained in control plants, however the plants treated by 60 mg.L-1 of micronutrients in most characters showed the same group with control plants. The most important chemical compounds related to F.angulate EOs quality including alpha-pinene (20.13-35.88%), alpha–thujene (12.67-18.14%), cis-ocimene (11.41-22.01%) from monoterpene hydrocarbons category and 4-thujanol (10.54-1.01 %) from oxygenated monoterpenes category were identified. Alpha-pinene belonging to monoterpene hydrocarbons was the predominant constituent of the EOs of F.angulate. Recommended applications/ industries: The application of micronutrients with a concentration of 40 mgL-1 may be a good strategy to improve the EOs quantity and quality of F.angulate in cold and semi-arid climates.
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