Impact of Honey Soil Supplementation on Growth and Antioxidant Activity in Basil (<i>Ocimum basilicum</i> L.) Plants
This study explores the potential of honey as a natural soil amendment to enhance plant growth and biochemical resilience in <i>Ocimum basilicum</i> L. Honey solutions at varying concentrations (2.5%, 5%, and 10%) were applied to evaluate their effects on growth parameters, biomass accum...
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| author | Dyhia Sadou Riccardo Fedeli Silvia Celletti Nadia Amessis-Ouchemoukh Rabha Ayad Stefano Loppi Salim Ouchemoukh |
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| description | This study explores the potential of honey as a natural soil amendment to enhance plant growth and biochemical resilience in <i>Ocimum basilicum</i> L. Honey solutions at varying concentrations (2.5%, 5%, and 10%) were applied to evaluate their effects on growth parameters, biomass accumulation, and antioxidant activity. The results revealed that lower honey concentrations (2.5%) had a minimal impact on plant height, while higher concentrations (5% and 10%; −42% and −43%, respectively) exhibited inhibitory effects, suggesting a dose-dependent response. The leaf count remained stable across treatments, indicating a consistent morphological outcome. The biomass analysis highlighted variability in the plant biomasses, reflecting the influence of honey concentrations on plant energy allocation. Despite unchanged chlorophyll and ascorbic acid levels, significant enhancements in antioxidant compounds and activity were observed, particularly at lower concentrations (antioxidant activity at 2.5% and 5%; +26% and +30%, respectively), underlining the role of honey in bolstering the antioxidant defense system. These findings demonstrate honey’s dual role as a growth modulator and antioxidant enhancer, emphasizing its relevance in sustainable agricultural practices. This research contributes to the development of eco-friendly strategies for improving crop performance and resilience through the application of naturally derived biostimulants. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e4caa4841e3f4b4da0dcd79dd3e0cbaf2025-08-20T01:49:00ZengMDPI AGInternational Journal of Plant Biology2037-01642025-01-011611410.3390/ijpb16010014Impact of Honey Soil Supplementation on Growth and Antioxidant Activity in Basil (<i>Ocimum basilicum</i> L.) PlantsDyhia Sadou0Riccardo Fedeli1Silvia Celletti2Nadia Amessis-Ouchemoukh3Rabha Ayad4Stefano Loppi5Salim Ouchemoukh6Laboratory of Biomathematics, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Scientometry, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, University de Bejaia, Bejaia 06000, AlgeriaBioAgry Lab, Department of Life Sciences, University of Siena, 4 53100 Siena, ItalyDepartment of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences, University of Turin, 8 10124 Turin, ItalyLaboratory of Biomathematics, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Scientometry, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, University de Bejaia, Bejaia 06000, AlgeriaLaboratory of Biomathematics, Biochemistry, Biophysics and Scientometry, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, University de Bejaia, Bejaia 06000, AlgeriaBioAgry Lab, Department of Life Sciences, University of Siena, 4 53100 Siena, ItalyLaboratory of Applied Biochemistry, Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences, University of Bejaia, Bejaia 06000, AlgeriaThis study explores the potential of honey as a natural soil amendment to enhance plant growth and biochemical resilience in <i>Ocimum basilicum</i> L. Honey solutions at varying concentrations (2.5%, 5%, and 10%) were applied to evaluate their effects on growth parameters, biomass accumulation, and antioxidant activity. The results revealed that lower honey concentrations (2.5%) had a minimal impact on plant height, while higher concentrations (5% and 10%; −42% and −43%, respectively) exhibited inhibitory effects, suggesting a dose-dependent response. The leaf count remained stable across treatments, indicating a consistent morphological outcome. The biomass analysis highlighted variability in the plant biomasses, reflecting the influence of honey concentrations on plant energy allocation. Despite unchanged chlorophyll and ascorbic acid levels, significant enhancements in antioxidant compounds and activity were observed, particularly at lower concentrations (antioxidant activity at 2.5% and 5%; +26% and +30%, respectively), underlining the role of honey in bolstering the antioxidant defense system. These findings demonstrate honey’s dual role as a growth modulator and antioxidant enhancer, emphasizing its relevance in sustainable agricultural practices. This research contributes to the development of eco-friendly strategies for improving crop performance and resilience through the application of naturally derived biostimulants.https://www.mdpi.com/2037-0164/16/1/14antioxidant activitycrop growthhoneynatural biostimulant<i>Ocimum basilicum</i> |
| spellingShingle | Dyhia Sadou Riccardo Fedeli Silvia Celletti Nadia Amessis-Ouchemoukh Rabha Ayad Stefano Loppi Salim Ouchemoukh Impact of Honey Soil Supplementation on Growth and Antioxidant Activity in Basil (<i>Ocimum basilicum</i> L.) Plants International Journal of Plant Biology antioxidant activity crop growth honey natural biostimulant <i>Ocimum basilicum</i> |
| title | Impact of Honey Soil Supplementation on Growth and Antioxidant Activity in Basil (<i>Ocimum basilicum</i> L.) Plants |
| title_full | Impact of Honey Soil Supplementation on Growth and Antioxidant Activity in Basil (<i>Ocimum basilicum</i> L.) Plants |
| title_fullStr | Impact of Honey Soil Supplementation on Growth and Antioxidant Activity in Basil (<i>Ocimum basilicum</i> L.) Plants |
| title_full_unstemmed | Impact of Honey Soil Supplementation on Growth and Antioxidant Activity in Basil (<i>Ocimum basilicum</i> L.) Plants |
| title_short | Impact of Honey Soil Supplementation on Growth and Antioxidant Activity in Basil (<i>Ocimum basilicum</i> L.) Plants |
| title_sort | impact of honey soil supplementation on growth and antioxidant activity in basil i ocimum basilicum i l plants |
| topic | antioxidant activity crop growth honey natural biostimulant <i>Ocimum basilicum</i> |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2037-0164/16/1/14 |
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