Enhancing the biochemical potential of holy basil through methyl jasmonate elicitation with insights into physiological responses in a plant factory.

ABSTRACT: This study investigated the effects of methyl jasmonate (MeJA) on secondary metabolite production in Ocimum tenuiflorum L. in a plant factory. MeJA concentrations ranging from 250 to 1000 ppm were administered, assessing their impact on bioactive compounds such as total phenolic content (TPC), total flavonoid content (TFC), anthocyanins, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) including β-caryophyllene, α-humulene, and linalool over 12 days. The findings revealed that 250-500 ppm MeJA significantly boosted TPC and TFC, especially on 8 and 12 days after treatment, optimizing antioxidant levels without compromising plant health. Higher concentrations (750-1000 ppm) effectively increased anthocyanin and eugenol content shortly after treatment, with notable increases in β-caryophyllene, α-humule

SUBMITTER: Chutimanukul P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12304467 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature