Three arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi differently affect growth, distribution of glandular trichomes and essential oil composition in Ocimum basilicum var. Genovese

A. Copetta, G. Lingua, G. Berta, L. Bardi, G. Masoero

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Abstract

Sweet basil is an economically important plant, and its essential oils, synthesised and stored in glandular hairs, are widely used in several industries. In the present paper, the effects induced by three arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (Glomus mosseae or Gigaspora margarita or Gigaspora rosea) on shoot and leaf development of Ocimum basilicum var. Genovese were evaluated. Results showed that different fungi can induce different effects on the same plant. NIR (Near Infra Red) Spectroscopy of intact leaf and Electronic Nose analysis both confirmed a high level of variability (R2>0.5), therefore NIR well distinguished inoculated and control plants while EN figures were closer to the chemical aromatic profiles. A potential application of such techniques is discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the First International Symposium on the Labiatae
Subtitle of host publicationAdvances in Production, Biotechnology and Utilisation
PublisherInternational Society for Horticultural Science
Pages151-156
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)906605669X, 9789066056695
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2006

Publication series

NameActa Horticulturae
Volume723
ISSN (Print)0567-7572

Keywords

  • EN
  • Essential oil
  • Leaf
  • Near infra red
  • Peltate hairs
  • Sweet basil

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