Harvest stage effects on some yield and quality characteristics of lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.)

2016 ◽  
Vol 88 ◽  
pp. 23-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayse Betul Avci ◽  
R. Refika Akcali Giachino
Keyword(s):  
Quality Characteristics ◽  
Melissa Officinalis ◽  
Lemon Balm ◽  
Yield And Quality

scholarly journals Cultivation Possibilities of Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis L.) in the Central Anatolia Region of Turkey

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 313-319
Author(s):  
Ahmet YENKALAYCI ◽  
Mahmut GUNES ◽  
Kemal GUL
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oil ◽  
Oil Quality ◽  
Quality Characteristics ◽  
Central Anatolia ◽  
Melissa Officinalis ◽  
Lemon Balm ◽  
Yield And Quality ◽  
Herbage Yield ◽  
Oil Components ◽  
Essential Oil Yield

This study was carried out to determine yield and quality characteristics of Lemon balm (M. officinalis L.) in in 7 districts (7 locations) under Kayseri ecological conditions for 3 years in 2015-2017.  In this research, herbage yield, essential oil content, essential oil yield and components were determined. Dry herbage yields varied between 5250-6100 kg ha-1, essential oil contents varied between 0.07-0.24%, and essential oil yields as 4.2 lt ha-1. The main essential oil components were gereniol (1.90-20.77%), nerylacetate (1.13-34.63%), linalool (4.04-25.34%), neral (5.10-12.96%), caryophylleneoxide (0.78-15.17%), geranial (1.20-14.19%), β–caryophyllene (8.50-12.93%). In terms of herbage yield and essential oil quality, Yahyalı and Kocasinan districts, had favorable environmental conditions for lemon balm cultivation. 

scholarly journals Effect of water deficit on yield and quality of lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.)

2016 ◽  
Vol 103 (4) ◽  
pp. 385-390 ◽  
Author(s):  
Péter Radácsi ◽  
Krisztina Szabó ◽  
Dóra Szabó ◽  
Eszter Trócsányi ◽  
Éva Németh-Zámbori
Keyword(s):  
Water Deficit ◽  
Melissa Officinalis ◽  
Lemon Balm ◽  
Effect Of Water ◽  
Yield And Quality

The effect of electromagnetic eretreatment on lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.) seeds subjected to static magnetic fields

2020 ◽  
Vol 120B (1) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
Zakeri ◽  
Khavari-Nejad ◽  
Saadatmand ◽  
Kootanaee ◽  
Abbaszadeh
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Fields ◽  
Melissa Officinalis ◽  
Static Magnetic Fields ◽  
Lemon Balm

scholarly journals Plant Extract Valorization of Melissa officinalis L. for Agroindustrial Purposes through Their Biochemical Properties and Biological Activities

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Mouna Souihi ◽  
Rayda Ben Ayed ◽  
Imen Trabelsi ◽  
Marwa Khammassi ◽  
Nadia Ben Brahim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fatty Acids ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Biochemical Properties ◽  
Major Constituent ◽  
Allelopathic Effect ◽  
Melissa Officinalis ◽  
Lemon Balm ◽  
The North ◽  
Germacrene D ◽  
Leaf Essential Oil

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.) is one of the rare medicinal plants in Tunisia. It was found only in two sites in the north of Tunisia with a small number of plants. The study of germination under the NaCl and PEG effect showed that Tunisian lemon balm seeds were sensitive to saline and osmotic stress. Morphological and biochemical characterizations of Tunisian M. officinalis were performed. Results showed that the Tunisian populations presented plants with long, broad leaves and weak branching. The major constituent in leaf essential oil was germacrene-D with a percentage ranging from 29.17 to 24.6%, and the major fatty acids were polyunsaturated fatty acids, linoleic acid, ranging from 73.93 to 66.74%. The phenolic content of M. officinalis extract varied significantly among origins which could explain the high variation in antiradical scavenging activity. The evaluation of allelopathic activities showed that the extract of the lemon balm leaves presented an allelopathic effect with the majority of the tested seeds.

scholarly journals Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis L.) Water Requirement, Crop Coefficients Determination and SIMDualKc Model Implementing

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 281-296 ◽  
Author(s):  
Houshang Ghamarnia ◽  
Fatemeh Mousabeygi ◽  
Isa Arji
Keyword(s):  
Water Requirement ◽  
Melissa Officinalis ◽  
Lemon Balm ◽  
Crop Coefficients

scholarly journals Stabilizing corn oil using the lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) antioxidants extracted by subcritical water

2018 ◽  
Vol 56 (2) ◽  
pp. 695-704 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reza Farahmandfar ◽  
Mohammad Hossein Naeli ◽  
Mehdi Naderi ◽  
Maryam Asnaashari
Keyword(s):  
Corn Oil ◽  
Subcritical Water ◽  
Melissa Officinalis ◽  
Lemon Balm

scholarly journals Seed production of lemon balm and the quality of its seeds in the middle of the Volga region

2019 ◽  
pp. 34-36
Author(s):  
Ilya Alexandrovich Khapugin
Keyword(s):  
Seed Production ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Mineral Fertilizers ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Melissa Officinalis ◽  
Seed Productivity ◽  
Lemon Balm ◽  
Maximum Productivity ◽  
Scale Experiment

The influence of mineral fertilizers on seed productivity and quality of obtained seeds of lemon balm (Melissa officinalis L.) was studied in the field small-scale experiment under conditions of unstable moistening of the Mordovia Republic. As a result, it was found that seed productivity varied depending on weather conditions and the types of fertilizers introduced. It was shown that the maximum productivity of Melissa officinalis plants was on the variant with the use of phosphorus-potassium fertilizers at a dose of P60K90 (71.2±78.5 g/m2 in 2017 and 48.8±4.3 g/m2 in 2018), while it exceeded the control variant by 74-91 %. The total germination of seeds of Melissa officinalis practically did not change over the years, and was in the range of 37-39 %. Separation of seeds according to the degree of aging allowed to increase germination 11.4-13.3 %.  

scholarly journals Morphological, Leaf Nutrient, and Fruit Quality Characteristics of Diverse Tomato Cultivars under Organic Low-Input Management

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (21) ◽  
pp. 12326
Author(s):  
Leangsrun Chea ◽  
Cut Erika ◽  
Marcel Naumann ◽  
Inga Smit ◽  
Bernd Horneburg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fruit Quality ◽  
Plant Morphology ◽  
Quality Characteristics ◽  
Fruit Yield ◽  
Soluble Solids ◽  
Mineral Concentration ◽  
Tomato Production ◽  
Low Input ◽  
Yield And Quality ◽  
Tomato Cultivars

Increasing fruit yield and quality of tomatoes under organic low-input conditions remains a challenge for producers and breeders. Therefore, it is necessary to identify superior tomato cultivars that are suitable for production and use as parents in breeding programmes. In the present study, the variations in plant morphology and fruit quality characteristics of tomato cultivars were assessed to reveal the traits associated with improved yield and fruit quality. Sixty diverse tomato cultivars were screened in 2015, and in 2016, a subset of 20 cultivars was selected for further evaluation under organic low-input conditions. The results showed high variability among cultivars in all 28 traits that were observed. Salad cultivars had lower plant growth and fruit quality (minerals, dry matter, total soluble solids, and total phenolics) by 10–70%, but they displayed 10–60% higher fruit yield and leaf minerals than cocktail cultivars. Salad tomato cultivars with superior yield and harvest index were mainly derived from breeding for intensive indoor production. Cocktail cultivars with superior yield were mainly derived from organic and outdoor breeding programs. There was a trade-off between fruit yield and quality, indicating a challenge for simultaneous improvement of yield and quality. The importance of Mg was highlighted because of its contribution to the fruit mineral concentration and fruit quality. Cultivars superior in one trait or trait combination under organic low-input conditions were identified to be used by producers and breeders as superior cultivars to meet their production targets and breeding objectives. The importance of Mg provides a novel path for further research on improving soil-available Mg in organic tomato production to enhance fruit mineral concentration and fruit quality in general.

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