The influence of harvest time on essential oil composition, phenolic constituents and antioxidant properties of Turkish oregano (Origanum onites L.)

ÖZKAN G., Baydar H., Erbas S.

JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE, vol.90, no.2, pp.205-209, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 90 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Doi Number: 10.1002/jsfa.3788
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.205-209
  • Keywords: Origanum onites, essential oil, phenolics, antioxidant properties, seasonal variation, LAMIACEAE, EXTRACTS, VULGARE, THYMOL, COMPONENTS, CARVACROL
  • Süleyman Demirel University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

BACKGROUND: The aim of this research was to determine essential oil composition, phenolic constituents and antioxidant properties of Turkish oregano (Origanum onites L.) leaves harvested during the months of June to September.