Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is an herb known by its flavor and aroma; therefore commonly used for culinary purposes. Because of Basil's popularity among cooks, improvement of its nutritional content may help improve population nutrition. The availability of nutrients in soils as well as its characteristics may affect the yield and quality of crops. In this study, soil was modified by integration of compost and commercially available phytohormones, Indole-3-acetic acid and Kinetin. The aim of this study was to promote an increase nutrient uptake capacity of basil by phytohormone treatments and soil-compost systems. Some macronutrients and micronutrients (Mg, K, Fe, Cu) were quantified in basil leaves and stems by ICP-MS. Results showed that some plants grown in soil or soil-compost mixture amended with phytohormones had more nutrients and were larger in size. These results may suggest that phytohormones increased the nutrient uptake by basil plant, however further studies are needed.

Ocimum basilicum (basil) growth and nutrient uptake in soil-compost systems amended with phytohormones monitored by ICP-MS

245th National Meeting (2013)

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