Dataset for the content of bioactive components and phytonutrients of (Ocimum basilicum and Brassica rapa) microgreens

Abstract

The data provided in this article were obtained from fresh and dry samples of green Basilic ( Ocimum Basillicum L. ), red Basilic ( Ocimum basilicum 'purpurascens' ), green Mizuna (Brassica rapa var. niposinica), and red Mizuna ( Brassica rapa var. pipposinica) microgreens grown in climatic chamber (phytotron) on jute mats for 15 days. Phytonutrients contents including chlorophylls, pheophytins, carotenoids pigments, total antioxidant capacity, total phenolic content, ascorbic acid, as well as organic acids contents varied between all cultivars. Spectrometry, electrophoresis, coulometric, and liquid chromatography-electrospray ionization quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (LC-ESI-QTOF/MS) were the principal employed methods. Data of antioxidants and phytonutrients contents contribute to the understanding of the benefits of microgreens as a newly emerging product. Data of pigments content compares the difference of accumulation of chlorophylls, pheophytins, and carotenoids between red and green cultivars of the studied microgreens, and the variability of their concentrations along with the contents of organic acids provide insights to plants physiology during the differentiation phase.

Application of the Cryo-Drying Technique in Maintaining Bioactive and Antioxidant Properties in Basil Leaves (Ocimum basilicum)

“…Comparing with the research by Othman et al (2021) [43], who analyzed several compounds, such as ascorbic acid, in microgreens of fresh samples of green basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) and red basil (Ocimum basilicum P'urpurascens') grown in a climatic chamber, ascorbic contents of 65.68 mg/100 g, 105.87 mg/100 g were observed, respectively. These are similar values to the current research, and small variations can be explained by the particularity of the samples since microgreens are smaller plants that are already developed, and the diversity of species analyzed and the methodology used for quantification (use of metaphosphoric acid and high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)) were different.…”

Analysis of Bioactive Compounds, Spectroscopic Profile, Thermogravimetric and Morphological Pattern of Basil Leaves (Ocimum basilicum) from the Amazon

“…Regarding the vitamin C content, it was possible to observe that the FBL sample (95.0 mg/100g) has a higher vitamin C content compared to the FDL (63.3 mg/100g). Comparing with the research by Othman et al (2021) [33], analyzed several compounds, such as ascorbic acid, in microgreens of fresh samples of green basil (Ocimum basilicum L.), red basil (Ocimum basilicum 'Purpurascens'), grown in a climatic chamber. Ascorbic contents of 65.68 mg/100g, 105.87 mg/100g were observed, respectively.…”

“…Regarding the flavonoid contents, the FDL sample (1.78 mg GAE/g) showed a higher content than the FBL sample (0,73 mg GAE/g). Several recent studies described in the scientific literature demonstrate that Ocimum and its species have significant antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities due to their high levels of polyphenols and flavonoids [30,33,36,37]. Research by Anusmith et al (2020) [38] which aimed to evaluate the phytochemical composition and antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer and genoprotective properties of extracts of different species of Ocimum (dry) extracted by ultrasound-assisted methods, it was observed total flavonoid contents of 66 .2 mg GAE/g, 65.7 mg GAE/g, 54.3 mg GAE/g, 54.7 mg GAE/g, 55.2 mg GAE/g and 65.6 mg GAE/g for O.…”

Determining the Nutrient Content of Hydroponically-Cultivated Microgreens with Immersible Silicon Photonic Sensors: A Preliminary Feasibility Study

“…With a cultivation time of just 21 days and hydroponic installations envisioned to be scattered within urban settings (houses, offices, terraces, rooftops, communal gardens, etc. ), traditional analytical methods relying on laborious plant extraction and laboratory equipment, such as liquid chromatography electrospray ionization quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (LC-ESI-QTOF/MS) [18] or metabolomics and transcriptomics analyses [19] with long turn-around times, may not be a viable solution for a quick assessment of the optimum harvesting time. On the other hand, sensor-based analyses are mostly used to monitor, control, and optimize cultivation conditions or crop health and growth rates in terms of physiological parameters (color of leaves, stem length) and not to assess the plant nutrient contents [20][21][22].…”