Production of basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) under different soilless cultures

Abstract

The main aim of this paper was to investigate the possibility of growing basil under three soilless systems (aeroponic, hydroponic and peatmoss slab systems). A model was developed to predict the nutrients consumption by basil plants. Shoot and root height, fresh and dry mass of whole plant, nutrients uptake, and oil content were studied during the growth period (after 4 and 7 weeks from transplanting). The results indicated that the shoot lengths of basil plants were 71.67 ± 2.89, 65.67 ± 1.15 and 62.33 ± 2.31 cm at the end of growth period for aeroponic, hydroponic and peatmoss slabs, respectively. The highest value of root height of basil plants was 37.67 ± 6.66 cm for aeroponic system. The dry mass of shoot of basil plants ranged from 28.48 ± 0.91 to 44.77 ± 0.97 and 72.98 ± 0.83 to 117.93 ± 1.40 g plant−1 after 4 and 7 weeks from transplanting, respectively. The highest values of the N, P, K, Ca and Mg uptakes were 753.99 ± 5.65, 224.88 ± 3.05, 449.75 ± 4.59, 529.12 ± 6.63 and 112.44 ± 1.67 mg plant−1 at the end of experimental period, respectively. The basil oil content ranged from 1.129 (1.11%) to 2.520 (1.80%) and 2.664 (1.42%) to 6.318 (1.44%) g plant−1 after 4 and 7 weeks from transplanting, respectively at the same pervious order. The production costs of basil plant were 2.93, 5.27 and 6.24 EGP kg−1 of plant. The model results were in a reasonable agreement with the experimental ones.

Influence of Aeroponic System on Growth and Yield Parameters of V-1 Mulberry

“…Khater et al [20] showed that the shoot of basil plants grown in aeroponic (62.00 ± 2.65 cm) was taller than those of hydroponic system (57.83 ± 7.42 cm) and peatmoss slabs (48.77 ± 2.89 cm) at the vegetative and flowering stages after 4 weeks. They also confirmed that the aeroponically grown plants had higher fresh and dry mass of shoot when compared to other two systems.…”

Ameliorative effects of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria on salinity tolerance of sweet basil (Ocimum basilicum L.)

“…The plant-growth medium contained 40% coco-peat, 40% perlite, 10% peat moss, and 10% vermiculate. According to Khater et al (2021), it was considered a suitable nutrient substrate. Irrigation and fertilisation were carried out alternately every 4 days.…”

The Effect of Ocimum basilicum L. and Its Main Ingredients on Respiratory Disorders: An Experimental, Preclinical, and Clinical Review

“…O. basilicum is used to manage lung disorders and dyspnea in Iran ( Noumi, 2009 ); asthma in Cameroon ( Nath et al, 2008 ); bronchitis, cough, and asthma in India ( Lemos et al, 2016 ); acute lung diseases, including bronchitis, cough, and sore throat, in Brazil ( Janbaz et al, 2014 ); and tuberculosis and acute lung diseases in Ethiopia ( Fujita et al, 1999 ). The bioactive ingredients of the plant depend on the growth regions ( Driesen et al, 2021 ; Khater et al, 2021 ). The effects of O. basilicum and its derivatives on dermal pathology and wound healing including acne, eczema, boils, psoriasis, and rashes were reported ( Fritea et al, 2021 ).…”