Characterization of bioactive compounds in fenugreek genotypes in varying environments: diosgenin, trigonelline, and 4-hydroxyisoleucine.

ABSTRACT: This study investigates the effects of irrigated and non-irrigated conditions on the bioactive compound content in fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) across 31 diverse genotypes from various geographical regions. The study was conducted at Atatürk University Research and Extension Center, Türkiye (N 39°55'59.9", E 41°14'10.6", altitude 1789 m) during the 2021 and 2022 growing seasons. The levels of diosgenin, trigonelline, and 4-hydroxyisoleucine analyzed under irrigated and non-irrigated conditions were found to be significantly influenced by genotype, environment, and their interaction (Genotype × Environment), with a highly significant effect observed at the p < 0.001 level. The compounds analyzed included diosgenin (0.50-0.93%), trigonelline (5.22-13.65 mg g^-¹), an

SUBMITTER: Coban F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11973278 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature