Comparative analysis of the odorants of cilantro (Coriandrum sativum L.) and culantro (Eryngium foetidum L.,) as aromatic crop mimics of family: Apiaceae

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Title: Comparative analysis of the odorants of cilantro (Coriandrum sativum L.) and culantro (Eryngium foetidum L.,) as aromatic crop mimics of family: Apiaceae
Authors: Puran Bridgemohan, Ronell S. H. Bridgemohan, Majeed Mohammed, Mathew Deitch, Hana Sarran
Source: Journal of Horticulture and Postharvest Research, Vol 4, Iss Issue 4 - December 2021, Pp 479-496 (2021)
Publisher Information: University of Birjand, 2021.
Publication Year: 2021
Collection: LCC:Agriculture
Subject Terms: aromatic, cilantro, coriander, culinary, phytochemicals, Agriculture
More Details: Purpose: Fresh leaves of cilantro (Coriandrum sativum L.), and culantro (Eryngium foetidum L.,) are used interchangeably based on similar odor, aroma and flavor and considered culinary substitutes. Cilantro is ethnically called “false coriander” and a mixed method approach to determine the possibility of crop mimicry was reviewed. Critical analysis was done on botanical, phylogenic traits and trees, dendogram, molecular, and phytochemical similarities of the odorants. Findings: The study indicated that C. sativum and E. foetidum, belonged to two different subfamilies of Apiaceae, appeared morphologically divergent, but phytochemically similar in aroma and odorants indicating a classical example of convergent evolution in the plant kingdom. Five odor clusters with over 20 similar phytochemicals with the co‐elution of E‐2‐alkenals and E‐2‐alken‐1‐ols were identified. Greater levels E‐2‐dodecenal in E. foetidum (63.5%) compared to C. sativum, (26.0%) accounted for dominant odor which is found in crop mimics due to selective agricultural practices and the evolution of agricultural races of weeds. Multiple mechanisms explained how plant mimic evolved from “de‐domestication” and hybridization. Evolutionary origins and genetic diversity characterized genomics of E. foetidum as an aggressive aromatic pungent weed, and C. sativum as a fragrant herb. Limitations: There are no limitations in this review. Directions for future research: Organolepticpreference for the essential oils of coriander seeds and a clearer understanding of the phytochemical relationships between C. sativum and E. foetidum are required.
Document Type: article
File Description: electronic resource
Language: English
ISSN: 2588-4883
2588-6169
Relation: https://jhpr.birjand.ac.ir/article_1828_19b26b0cd4cac3d15387870cd0794fad.pdf; https://doaj.org/toc/2588-4883; https://doaj.org/toc/2588-6169
DOI: 10.22077/jhpr.2021.4260.1203
Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/dee734fa2a3f485d84c51fb67142b717
Accession Number: edsdoj.734fa2a3f485d84c51fb67142b717
Database: Directory of Open Access Journals
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ISSN:25884883
25886169
DOI:10.22077/jhpr.2021.4260.1203
Published in:Journal of Horticulture and Postharvest Research
Language:English