Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) is an annual plant that belongs to the Lamiaceae family. It is used as an aromatic and medicinal plant. Basil is grown in different regions with varying climates; the productivity and quality are influenced by both abiotic and biotic factors. This study was aimed to determine the impact of the application of different types of fertilizers on the yield and contents of some bioactive components in basil. The treatments consisted of three different types of fertilizers (mineral, organomineral, and organic) and control (without fertilization). The yield per plant and the essential oil content with fertilizer treatment were better than that in control. The highest fresh yield (450.9 g per plant) and oil content (0.94 mL 100 g-1) were recorded in basil cultivated using mineral fertilizers. Furthermore, the fresh yield (333.9 and 327.8 g per plant) and oil content (0.87 and 0.85 mL 100 g-1) were higher after the application of organic and organomineral fertilizers compared to that in the control treatment. There was no significant effect of fertilizer application on the total phenolics, total flavonoids, and antioxidant capacity. This study demonstrated a suitable practical application of organomineral fertilizers as a nutrient source in basil crop production in areas where the use of mineral and organic fertilizers is limited.
Extremely high temperatures and droughts are expected in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the coming years due to climate change. These phenomena negatively affect most traditionally grown crops. However, optimal growth conditions can be provided for plants that originate from warmer climates. One of the alternative species that can be grown in high summer temperatures is basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) Therefore, the objective of this study was to determine the impact of different cultivars and growing locations on the contents of some bioactive components, yield, and the possibility of growing basil under the environmental conditions of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The treatment used in this study consisted of a combination of four different cultivars (Genovese, Minimum, Green, and Red Rubin) and two growing locations (Kakanj and Butmir). The results showed that in Bosnia and Herzegovina, favorable conditions exist for growing basil, and different cultivars and growing locations had significant effects on basil yield and quality. The highest fresh mass yield (447.28 g plant -1 ), dry mass yield (98.84 g plant -1 ), and oil content (1.49 mL 100 g -1 ) were recorded in 'Green'. The highest total phenolic content (32.49 mg gallic acid equivalent g -1 ) and antioxidant capacity (43.43 µM Fe 2+ g -1 ) were recorded in 'Minimum'. Furthermore, the fresh mass yield and dry mass yield were higher in Butmir (446.57 and 85.62 g plant -1 , respectively) compared to the growing location of Kakanj (174.08 and 85.62 g plant -1 , respectively).
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