vir-nwТруды по прикладной ботанике, генетике и селекцииProceedings on applied botany, genetics and breeding2227-88342619-0982N.I. Vavilov All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources10.30901/2227-8834-2025-1-17-26vir-nw-2244Research ArticleИЗУЧЕНИЕ И ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕ ГЕНЕТИЧЕСКИХ РЕСУРСОВ РАСТЕНИЙSTUDYING AND UTILIZATION OF PLANT GENETIC RESOURCESВлияние цинка и меди на характеристики роста, урожайность, состав эфирного масла и антимикробные свойства тайского базилика (Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora), выращиваемого во ВьетнамеEffect of zinc and copper on the growth characteristics, yield, essential oil composition, and antimicrobial properties of Thai basil (Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora) cultivated in Vietnamhttps://orcid.org/0009-0000-8097-0717ГиангТ. В.GiangT. V.

Тонг Ван Гианг, доктор сельскохозяйственных наук, преподаватель факультета сельского хозяйства, лесного хозяйства и рыболовства

40130 Вьетнам, Тхань Хоа, ул. Куанг Чунг, 565 

 

Tong Van Giang, Dr. Sci. (Agriculture), Lecturer at the Faculty of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries

565 Quang Trung St., Thanh Hoa 40130

tongvangiang@hdu.edu.vnhttps://orcid.org/0009-0006-3880-9544ХуенЧ. Т.HuyenT. T.

Чан Тхи Хуен, доктор сельскохозяйственных наук, преподаватель факультета сельского хозяйства, лесного хозяйства и рыболовства,

40130 Вьетнам, Тхань Хоа, ул. Куанг Чунг, 565

Tran Thi Huyen, Dr. Sci. (Agriculture), Lecturer at the Faculty of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries

565 Quang Trung St., Thanh Hoa 40130

tranthuhuyen@hdu.edu.vnhttps://orcid.org/0009-0007-7283-3908ХуенЛ. Т. Т.HuyenL. T. T.

Ле Тхи Тхань Хуен, доктор сельскохозяйственных наук, преподаватель факультета сельского хозяйства, лесного хозяйства и рыболовства

40130 Вьетнам, Тхань Хоа, ул. Куанг Чунг, 565

Le Thi Thanh Huyen, Dr. Sci. (Agriculture), Lecturer at the Faculty of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries

565 Quang Trung St., Thanh Hoa 40130

lethithanhhuyen@hdu.edu.vnhttps://orcid.org/0009-0008-5994-0159ЛанВ. Н.LanV. N.

Ву Нгок Лан, доктор сельскохозяйственных наук, преподаватель факультета агрономии

12400 Вьетнам, Ханой, район Джиа Лам, пос. Трау Куи

Vu Ngoc Lan, Dr. Sci. (Agriculture), Lecturer at the Faculty of Agronomy

Trau Quy Township, Gia Lam District, Hanoi 12400

vnlan@vnua.edu.vnУниверситет Хонг ДыкВьетнамHong Duc UniversityViet NamВьетнамский национальный сельскохозяйственный университетВьетнамVietnam National University of AgricultureViet Nam20250904202518611726Copyright © Гианг Т.В., Хуен Ч.Т., Хуен Л.Т., Лан В.Н., 20252025Гианг Т.В., Хуен Ч.Т., Хуен Л.Т., Лан В.Н.Giang T.V., Huyen T.T., Huyen L.T., Lan V.N.Данная работа распространяется под лицензией Creative Commons Attribution 4.0.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.https://elpub.vir.nw.ru/jour/article/view/2244

Базилик тайский (Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora (L.) Benth.) (Lamiaceae) нашел широкое применение благодаря своему химическому составу в парфюмерии, медицине и кулинарии. В данном исследовании изучалось влияние цинка (Zn; 0, 10, 20 мг/кг почвы) и меди (Cu; 0, 5, 10 мг/кг почвы), как по отдельности, так и в комбинации, на рост, урожайность, состав эфирного масла и антимикробные свойства тайского базилика, выращенного во Вьетнаме. Оптимальные параметры растений: увеличение высоты, количества боковых побегов, урожая свежей и сухой зеленой массы, а также выход эфирного масла, были получены при концентрациях Zn 10 мг/кг и Cu 5 мг/кг. Основные компоненты эфирного масла - линалоол (41,64-53,27%) и метилхавикол (22,45-37,56%), максимальные концентрации которых были зафиксированы при тех же дозах цинка и меди. Антимикробные тесты показали высокую активность эфирного масла против Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli и Candida albicans, с минимальными подавляющими концентрациями (MIC) от 25 до 100 мкг/мл. Однако более высокие уровни Zn и Cu отрицательно сказывались на росте, урожайности и качестве эфирного масла. Исследование подчеркивает важность контроля уровней цинка и меди в почве для оптимизации роста и свойств эфирного масла тайского базилика. Полученные результаты могут быть рекомендованы для повышения сельскохозяйственного производства тайского базилика с учетом повышения как урожайности зеленой массы, так и ее качества.

Thai basil (Ocimum basilicum var. thyrsiflora (L.) Benth.) (Lamiaceae) is widely used for its aromatic leaves and culinary value. This study investigated the effects of zinc (Zn; 0, 10, 20 mg/kg of soil) and copper (Cu; 0, 5, 10 mg/kg of soil), individually and combined, on the growth, yield, essential oil composition, and antimicrobial properties of Thai basil grown in Vietnam. The optimal plant responses, including increased height, lateral branches of the stem number, fresh and dry yield of green mass, and essential oil yield, were achieved at Zn 10 mg/kg and Cu 5 mg/kg. The major essential oil components were linalool (41.64-53.27%), and methyl chavicol (22.45-37.56%), with the highest concentrations recorded at Zn 10 mg/kg and Cu 5 mg/kg. Antimicrobial tests showed strong activity of essential oil against Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Candida albicans, with minimum inhibitory concentrations (MIC) between 25 and 100 qg/mL. However, higher levels of Zn and Cu negatively impacted growth, yield, and oil quality. The study highlights the importance of regulating Zn and Cu levels in soil to optimize the growth and essential oil properties of Thai basil. These findings offer valuable guidance for enhancing the agricultural production of Thai basil, balancing both quantity and quality.

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