Published in Scientific Papers. Series B, Horticulture, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 2
Written by Daniela GIOSANU, Loredana VÎJAN, Carmen TOPALĂ, Mihaela OPREA
Lavandula angustifolia L. is a perennial plant with multiple uses in the cosmetic, pharmaceutical, food, aromatherapy industry and for ornamental purposes. Six lavender cultivars were used for measurements, laboratory analyses and decorations: L. angustifolia 'Hidcote', L. angustifolia 'Sevstopolis', L. angustifolia 'Nana Alba', L. angustifolia 'Dwarf Blue', L. angustifolia 'Blue Scent', Lavandula x intermedia 'Grosso', grown under field conditions. The ATR-FTIR spectra of various tissues of lavenders used in this experiment have revealed presence of a wide range of biochemical compounds with pharmaceutical importance. The content of lycopene, β-carotene, flavonoids, tannins and the antioxidant activity of each cultivar were determined, using UV-Vis spectroscopy. The best antioxidant activity has been noted in the 'Sevtopolis' cultivar, the 'Blue Scent' has the highest percentage of lycopene (3.47 mg/100 g) and the 'Dwarf White' cultivar the large amount of β-carotene (3.25 mg/100 g). The ornamental qualities have been highlighted by making decorations to create a relaxing space. The data obtained will help to identify the cultivars with the most biologically active principles as well as those with special decorative qualities.
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{simplepopup popup="false" name="Citation86"}GIOSANU D., VIJAN L., TOPALA C., OPREA M. 2024, INVESTIGATIONS ON THE BIOACTIVE COMPOUNDS AND ORNAMENTAL PROPERTIES OF SOME LAVENDER CULTIVARS. Scientific Papers. Series B, Horticulture, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 2, Print ISSN 2285-5653, 673-680. {/simplepopup}