• However, lettuce contains health-promoting nutrients and biosynthesis of such phytochemicals varies depending on cultivar, leaf color and growing conditions. (researchgate.net)
  • In the investigated lettuce cultivars, insoluble fiber content was higher ( P ≤ 0.05) in romaine than crisphead lettuces. (researchgate.net)
  • Tomato, lettuce, and basil crops have been primarily treated with Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF), while plant grow-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) metabolites were used for crops, such as strawberries and cucumbers. (bvsalud.org)
  • For leaf color comparison, red cultivars provided higher amount of minerals (Ca, P, Mn and K), total carotenoids, total anthocyanins and phenolics than green cultivars. (researchgate.net)
  • Based on our study results, romaine was generally higher in nutrients analyzed, especially red romaine contained significantly higher amount of total carotenoids, total anthocyanins and phenolics. (researchgate.net)
  • Purple maize includes anthocyanins, phenolics, and other anti-oxidants, as well as a variety of phytonutrients. (healthiersteps.com)
  • Red, purple, pink, and orange colors are due to anthocyanins - water-soluble, flavonoid biosynthetic pigments, found in the foliage in addition to chlorophyll. (wikipedia.org)
  • Anthocyanins conferred red color on sunny pericarp, sugars, Ca and Mg promoted synthesis/accumulation of anthocyanins, and co-pigments enhanced color display of anthocyanins. (bvsalud.org)
  • The insufficiencies of anthocyanins, sugars and co-pigments, and inhibition effect of excess K, S, N and P on synthesis/accumulation of anthocyanins and sugars, jointly contributed to green color of shady pericarp. (bvsalud.org)
  • Dark opal', along with other large leaved purple cultivars such as 'Purple Ruffles', has a high concentration of anthocyanins and is considered a potential source of red pigments for the food industry. (mygarden.org)
  • High concentrations of anthocyanin a family of antioxidant pigments common to many flowers and fruit, but uncommon in citrus fruits 19) give the rind, flesh, and juice of the fruit their characteristic dark red color. (healthjade.com)
  • One of such studies [16] showed that though artificial light had a similar effect on photosynthesis of single leaves, species or cultivar morphology caused differences in light response and plant yield was affected by both photosynthetic and morphological responses [16]. (irispublishers.com)
  • Anthocyanins are created inside the cell and facilitate photosynthesis in leaves that are exposed to very intense or prolonged sunlight by providing protection from damage caused by ultraviolet light. (wikipedia.org)
  • Gin Mare is a Mediterranean gin flavored with four main botanicals: basil from Italy, thyme from Greece, rosemary from Turkey, citrus fruits from Spain and the Arbequina olive, a typical cultivar of Catalonia. (myspirits.it)
  • Basil is used also in tomato paste products in Italy and is often used with or without oregano in pizza toppings, spaghetti sauces, cheese bakes. (fountainofplants.com)
  • Despite its dark hue, it is high in anthocyanin, a chemical that has been linked to the prevention of major ailments including cancers, diabetes, and heart disease. (healthiersteps.com)
  • Linalool is mainly the highest bioactive compound in basil, however, geraniol, eugenol, methyl chavicol (estragole), camphor can be found as high percentages in different basil cultivars. (fountainofplants.com)
  • V. D. Zheljazkov and WARMAN, P. , " Application of high Cu compost to Swiss chard and basil " , The Science of The Total Environment , vol. 302, no. 1-3, pp. 13 - 26, 2003. (oregonstate.edu)
  • Like other purple basils, the purple color is from anthocyanins, especially cyanidin-3-(di-p-coumarylglucoside)-5-glucoside but also other cyanidin based and peonidin based compounds. (mygarden.org)
  • The anthocyanin concentration is about 18 mg per 100 g fresh leaves, similar to Perilla frutescens, and greater than smaller leaved purple basils such as 'Purple bush' (at about 6 mg per 100 g). (mygarden.org)
  • The BBG has both purple and white cultivars in its plant collections area near the new herb garden. (gardenbytes.com)
  • Some common cultivars have fruit that is egg-shaped, glossy, and purple with white flesh and a spongy, "meaty" texture. (wikipedia.org)
  • Spicy globe basil (O. minimum (alt. (fountainofplants.com)
  • Basil is used for years for different purposes such as essential oil, spicy, traditional medicine, and insect repellent. (fountainofplants.com)
  • Taste: Boldly tasty, the taste of this gin explodes in juniper and fresh coriander, and then turns into bitter with spicy and herbaceous notes typical of rosemary and basil, which are well balanced with the fresh notes of citrus fruits. (myspirits.it)
  • Lemon basil (O. × citriodorum): It has a citrus odor, with a distinct Lemon-balm-like flavour. (fountainofplants.com)
  • Final with notes of green olives, cardamom and basil. (myspirits.it)
  • In fact, 6 cultivars of kale have comparable amounts or even higher amounts of sulforaphane than broccoli - especially black kale. (cancerfightingfoods.org)
  • Some other cultivars are white and longer in shape. (wikipedia.org)
  • Basils have different scents because the volatile aromatic compounds vary with cultivars, and due to that the chemical composition is different in each cultivar. (fountainofplants.com)
  • Basil is an insect repellent as well, due to the essential oil content it is used to repel mosquitos and flies. (fountainofplants.com)
  • Solvent concentration, extraction time, and solvent/sample ratio were optimized to maximize two responses: Total Anthocyanin Content (TAC) and Total Phenolic Content (TPC). (bvsalud.org)
  • Depending on the variety and cultivar basils can grow from 30 to 150 cm, and the leaf sizes range from 3 to 11 cm. (fountainofplants.com)
  • To grow the basil for its therapeutic properties or table, inorganic fertilizer should be avoided as they are decreasing the quality of the basil. (fountainofplants.com)
  • There are many cultivars of gumamela that can grow up to 30ft tall. (realmensow.co.uk)
  • Dark opal basil was a 1962 winner of the All-American Selection award. (mygarden.org)
  • Experiences on growing basil showed direct sowing on the field is more efficient and economical than raising the basils in nurseries and transplanting them to the field. (fountainofplants.com)