The present review focuses on the various Ocimum species, often referred to as the “king of
the herbs.” The botany of more than 50 species of herbs and shrubs belonging to this genus …

Ocimum species represent commercially important medicinal and aromatic plants. The
essential oil biosynthesized by Ocimum species is enriched with specialized metabolites …

Abiotic and biotic elicitors that activate the defense mechanisms of plants can be a good
strategy for increasing bioactive compounds in plant tissue culture systems (cell, callus …

In this study, the chemical constituents and antioxidant property of holy basil (Ocimum
sanctum Linn.) field-grown plant parts (leaves, stems, and inflorescence) were compared …

Triterpenes are a versatile group of biologically active ingredients present in several
phytoextracts. They often occur as glycoconjugates with a distinct bioactivity from their …

Ocimum basilicum L.(Purple basil) is a source of biologically active antioxidant compounds,
particularly phenolic acids and anthocyanins. In this study, we have developed a valuable …

Species from the genus Ocimum L.(basil) are among the most cultivated plants due to their
large content of secondary metabolites, in particular essential oils and phenolic compounds …

Ocimum basilicum is a medicinal plant with multiple health benefits including
cardiovascular, cancer and diabetics. In the present study, the influences of light emitting …

Hairy roots (HRs) are differentiated cultures of transformed roots generated by the infection
of wounded higher plants with Agrobacterium rhizogenes. This pathogen causes the HR …

Thai basil is a renowned medicinal plant and a rich source of bioactive antioxidant
compounds with several health benefits, with actions to prevent of cancer, diabetes and …