Effect of Lighting Type on the Nitrates Concentration, Selective Bioactive Compounds and Yield of Sweet Basil (<i>Ocimum basilicum</i> L.) in Hydroponic Production
The effect of lighting basil with LED DR/B LB (Light Emitting Diode deep red/blue low blue) lamps throughout the cultivation cycle or for only 7 days before harvest, after the period of using HPS (High Pressure Sodium) lamps, was studied in comparison with the use of HPS lamps only, at the same ligh...
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| description | The effect of lighting basil with LED DR/B LB (Light Emitting Diode deep red/blue low blue) lamps throughout the cultivation cycle or for only 7 days before harvest, after the period of using HPS (High Pressure Sodium) lamps, was studied in comparison with the use of HPS lamps only, at the same light intensity. Plants of two Genovese type basil cultivars, recommended for pot and hydroponic cultivation, were used for the experiment. Plant growth observations were made and herb and leaf yields, dry matter, nitrates, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, total sugars, total soluble solids, ascorbic acid, chlorophylls, and carotenoids were determined. Plants of both tested basil cultivars grown under LED lighting were characterized by a higher content of ascorbic acid, carotenoids, and sugars and a lower content of nitrates than those grown under HPS lights. In plants grown under LED lighting only, nitrate content was on average 31% lower than under HPS lamps. The use of LEDs for the last 7 days of cultivation resulted in a significant reduction in nitrate content in only one of the studied cultivars. Further research on the effect of lighting type on sweet basil yield and quality, depending on other factors, both genetic and environmental, is recommended. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-2fac43e5a8c4455f8fb21ae48eabe4cd2025-08-20T02:28:16ZengMDPI AGAgronomy2073-43952025-04-0115496610.3390/agronomy15040966Effect of Lighting Type on the Nitrates Concentration, Selective Bioactive Compounds and Yield of Sweet Basil (<i>Ocimum basilicum</i> L.) in Hydroponic ProductionMałgorzata Mirgos0Anna Geszprych1Jarosław L. Przybył2Monika Niedzińska3Marzena Sujkowska-Rybkowska4Janina Gajc-Wolska5Katarzyna Kowalczyk6Department of Vegetable and Medicinal Plants, Institute of Horticulture Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Nowoursynowska 159, 02-776 Warsaw, PolandDepartment of Vegetable and Medicinal Plants, Institute of Horticulture Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Nowoursynowska 159, 02-776 Warsaw, PolandDepartment of Vegetable and Medicinal Plants, Institute of Horticulture Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Nowoursynowska 159, 02-776 Warsaw, PolandDepartment of Vegetable and Medicinal Plants, Institute of Horticulture Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Nowoursynowska 159, 02-776 Warsaw, PolandDepartment of Botany, Institute of Biology, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Nowoursynowska 159, 02-776 Warsaw, PolandDepartment of Vegetable and Medicinal Plants, Institute of Horticulture Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Nowoursynowska 159, 02-776 Warsaw, PolandDepartment of Vegetable and Medicinal Plants, Institute of Horticulture Sciences, Warsaw University of Life Sciences, Nowoursynowska 159, 02-776 Warsaw, PolandThe effect of lighting basil with LED DR/B LB (Light Emitting Diode deep red/blue low blue) lamps throughout the cultivation cycle or for only 7 days before harvest, after the period of using HPS (High Pressure Sodium) lamps, was studied in comparison with the use of HPS lamps only, at the same light intensity. Plants of two Genovese type basil cultivars, recommended for pot and hydroponic cultivation, were used for the experiment. Plant growth observations were made and herb and leaf yields, dry matter, nitrates, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, total sugars, total soluble solids, ascorbic acid, chlorophylls, and carotenoids were determined. Plants of both tested basil cultivars grown under LED lighting were characterized by a higher content of ascorbic acid, carotenoids, and sugars and a lower content of nitrates than those grown under HPS lights. In plants grown under LED lighting only, nitrate content was on average 31% lower than under HPS lamps. The use of LEDs for the last 7 days of cultivation resulted in a significant reduction in nitrate content in only one of the studied cultivars. Further research on the effect of lighting type on sweet basil yield and quality, depending on other factors, both genetic and environmental, is recommended.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/15/4/966basillight qualityLEDHPSNFTreduction in nitrate content |
| spellingShingle | Małgorzata Mirgos Anna Geszprych Jarosław L. Przybył Monika Niedzińska Marzena Sujkowska-Rybkowska Janina Gajc-Wolska Katarzyna Kowalczyk Effect of Lighting Type on the Nitrates Concentration, Selective Bioactive Compounds and Yield of Sweet Basil (<i>Ocimum basilicum</i> L.) in Hydroponic Production Agronomy basil light quality LED HPS NFT reduction in nitrate content |
| title | Effect of Lighting Type on the Nitrates Concentration, Selective Bioactive Compounds and Yield of Sweet Basil (<i>Ocimum basilicum</i> L.) in Hydroponic Production |
| title_full | Effect of Lighting Type on the Nitrates Concentration, Selective Bioactive Compounds and Yield of Sweet Basil (<i>Ocimum basilicum</i> L.) in Hydroponic Production |
| title_fullStr | Effect of Lighting Type on the Nitrates Concentration, Selective Bioactive Compounds and Yield of Sweet Basil (<i>Ocimum basilicum</i> L.) in Hydroponic Production |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effect of Lighting Type on the Nitrates Concentration, Selective Bioactive Compounds and Yield of Sweet Basil (<i>Ocimum basilicum</i> L.) in Hydroponic Production |
| title_short | Effect of Lighting Type on the Nitrates Concentration, Selective Bioactive Compounds and Yield of Sweet Basil (<i>Ocimum basilicum</i> L.) in Hydroponic Production |
| title_sort | effect of lighting type on the nitrates concentration selective bioactive compounds and yield of sweet basil i ocimum basilicum i l in hydroponic production |
| topic | basil light quality LED HPS NFT reduction in nitrate content |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/15/4/966 |
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