The Impact of Seasonality on Phenolic Compounds in Baccharis dracunculifolia
Author Information
Author(s): João Paulo B. de Sousa, Mateus F. Leite, Renata F. Jorge, Dimas O. Resende, Ademar A. da Silva Filho, Niege A. J. C. Furtado, Ademilson E. E. Soares, Augusto C. C. Spadaro, Pedro Melillo de Magalhães, Jairo K. Bastos
Primary Institution: Faculdade de Ciências Farmacêuticas de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo
Hypothesis
How does seasonality affect the phenolic compounds in Baccharis dracunculifolia?
Conclusion
The best time to harvest Baccharis dracunculifolia for optimal phenolic compound yield is between December and April.
Supporting Evidence
- Caffeic acid was detected in all cultivated populations with a mean of 4.0%.
- AME showed wide variation, with mean values of 0.65 ± 0.13% in the last quarter.
- Isosakuranetin and artepillin C concentrations increased between 0% and 1.4% and 0% and 1.09%, respectively.
- The study suggests that harvesting between December and April yields the best results for phenolic compounds.
Takeaway
This study shows that the time of year affects the amount of important chemicals in a plant called Baccharis dracunculifolia, which is used to make a special type of propolis.
Methodology
The study involved cultivating 10 populations of Baccharis dracunculifolia and analyzing the phenolic compounds through monthly sampling over one year.
Limitations
The study focused only on 10 populations and may not represent all variations of Baccharis dracunculifolia.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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