Beatriz E Hoyos, Joel B Johnson, Janice S Mani, Ryan J Batley, Tieneke Trotter, Surya P Bhattarai, Mani Naiker
Sesame is an emerging crop of interest in Australia and has attracted widespread interest due to the health-benefitting properties of its bioactive compounds, including fatty acids, lignans, and polyphenols. This study aimed to investigate the impact of drought stress on these bioactive compounds, using eleven cultivars of black sesame seeds grown in Australia. Specific varieties responded positively to water deficit (WD) conditions, showing increased levels of TPC, FRAP, CUPRAC, and lignans. Varieties 1, 4, 7, and 12 showed significantly increased FRAP values ranging from 158...
March 11, 2024: Plants (Basel, Switzerland)