Changes in Morphological, Physiological and Phytochemical Traits of Different Dill (<i>Anethum graveolens</i> L.) Cultivars as Affected by Light-Emitting Diodes

Dill is a fragrant vegetable containing various beneficial compounds for health. This research aims to evaluate the impact of various spectra of LED light on essential oil composition and morphological and physiological characteristics of three dill cultivars. LED light treatments included greenhous...

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Main Authors: Nafiseh Dehghani, Maryam Haghighi, Mehdi Rahimmalek, Mohammad R. Sabzalian, Antoni Szumny
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Maryam Haghighi
Mehdi Rahimmalek
Mohammad R. Sabzalian
Antoni Szumny
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description Dill is a fragrant vegetable containing various beneficial compounds for health. This research aims to evaluate the impact of various spectra of LED light on essential oil composition and morphological and physiological characteristics of three dill cultivars. LED light treatments included greenhouse light as control (C), blue (B), red (R), red + blue (RB), and white (W). RB light enhanced most physiological indicators investigated in this study, including photosynthetic pigments, phenols, flavonoids, and antioxidant capacity. Furthermore, electrolyte leakage in the three cultivars of Khomein, Isfahan, and Varamin decreased when exposed to RB light compared with C light. Under RB light, the essential oil contained more dill ether and α-phellandrene than in other light conditions. In general, light treatment with 75% R light and 25% B light had a noticeable impact on enhancing physiological features compared with other light spectrums. α-phellandrene levels increased in the Isfahan and Varamin cultivars under RB and B light conditions. Finally, the RB light and Khomein cultivars improved physiological features, whereas RB and R light in the Varamin and Isfahan cultivars are recommended for more essential oil compositions in functional food production.
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spelling doaj-art-189cbefa1cfc47aaa990e69b3aa795092024-12-13T16:28:06ZengMDPI AGMolecules1420-30492024-11-012923550610.3390/molecules29235506Changes in Morphological, Physiological and Phytochemical Traits of Different Dill (<i>Anethum graveolens</i> L.) Cultivars as Affected by Light-Emitting DiodesNafiseh Dehghani0Maryam Haghighi1Mehdi Rahimmalek2Mohammad R. Sabzalian3Antoni Szumny4Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, IranDepartment of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, IranDepartment of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, IranDepartment of Agronomy and Plant Breeding, College of Agriculture, Isfahan University of Technology, Isfahan 84156-83111, IranDepartment of Food Chemistry and Biocatalysis, Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences, 50-375 Wrocław, PolandDill is a fragrant vegetable containing various beneficial compounds for health. This research aims to evaluate the impact of various spectra of LED light on essential oil composition and morphological and physiological characteristics of three dill cultivars. LED light treatments included greenhouse light as control (C), blue (B), red (R), red + blue (RB), and white (W). RB light enhanced most physiological indicators investigated in this study, including photosynthetic pigments, phenols, flavonoids, and antioxidant capacity. Furthermore, electrolyte leakage in the three cultivars of Khomein, Isfahan, and Varamin decreased when exposed to RB light compared with C light. Under RB light, the essential oil contained more dill ether and α-phellandrene than in other light conditions. In general, light treatment with 75% R light and 25% B light had a noticeable impact on enhancing physiological features compared with other light spectrums. α-phellandrene levels increased in the Isfahan and Varamin cultivars under RB and B light conditions. Finally, the RB light and Khomein cultivars improved physiological features, whereas RB and R light in the Varamin and Isfahan cultivars are recommended for more essential oil compositions in functional food production.https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/23/5506essential compoundsmedicinal plantssecondary metabolitessupplementary light
spellingShingle Nafiseh Dehghani
Maryam Haghighi
Mehdi Rahimmalek
Mohammad R. Sabzalian
Antoni Szumny
Changes in Morphological, Physiological and Phytochemical Traits of Different Dill (<i>Anethum graveolens</i> L.) Cultivars as Affected by Light-Emitting Diodes
Molecules
essential compounds
medicinal plants
secondary metabolites
supplementary light
title Changes in Morphological, Physiological and Phytochemical Traits of Different Dill (<i>Anethum graveolens</i> L.) Cultivars as Affected by Light-Emitting Diodes
title_full Changes in Morphological, Physiological and Phytochemical Traits of Different Dill (<i>Anethum graveolens</i> L.) Cultivars as Affected by Light-Emitting Diodes
title_fullStr Changes in Morphological, Physiological and Phytochemical Traits of Different Dill (<i>Anethum graveolens</i> L.) Cultivars as Affected by Light-Emitting Diodes
title_full_unstemmed Changes in Morphological, Physiological and Phytochemical Traits of Different Dill (<i>Anethum graveolens</i> L.) Cultivars as Affected by Light-Emitting Diodes
title_short Changes in Morphological, Physiological and Phytochemical Traits of Different Dill (<i>Anethum graveolens</i> L.) Cultivars as Affected by Light-Emitting Diodes
title_sort changes in morphological physiological and phytochemical traits of different dill i anethum graveolens i l cultivars as affected by light emitting diodes
topic essential compounds
medicinal plants
secondary metabolites
supplementary light
url https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/29/23/5506
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