Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Osmaniye Korkut Ata Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi (Online), cilt.7, sa.5, ss.2181-2189, 2024 (Hakemli Dergi)
Oenothera biennis L., also known by names such as "evening primrose, calliopsis and sundrops," is a biennial plant species belonging to the Onagraceae family. The oil present in both its leaves and seeds is utilized in pharmacology and the food industry. O. biennis L., an important medicinal plant, the total ash content determined as 21.24%, dry matter content as 91.45%, total antioxidant activity as 200.59 μmol TE/g, total phenolic matter as 204.22 mg GAE/g and flavonoid content as 14.86 mg QE/100 g. Additionally, the amounts of a macro and micronutrient elements (Mg, K, Ca, Fe, Mn, Zn, Cu Ni), as well as heavy metals (As, Cd, Co, Cr, Pb), have been determined. Based on the obtained results, it can be concluded that the species is rich in nutrient elements and biochemical content. By introducing this species into cultivation, it can be classified as a vegetable and provide a source of raw material for the pharmaceutical industry. Considering the examined parameters, it is believed that the cultivation and commercial production of this species are feasible.