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Seasonal variations in the metabolic profile of some selected medicinal plant species from the Saudi Arabian flora

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In this study, four perennial medicinal plant species, namely Convolvulus hystrix Vahl. (C. hystrix), Maerua oblongifolia Forssk. A. Rich. (M. oblongifolia), Cadaba glandulosa Forssk. (C. glandulosa), and Fagonia indica Burm. f. (F. indica), were analyzed for their primary metabolites (carbohydrates, amino acids, proteins, and proline) and secondary metabolites (phenolic compounds, flavonoids, saponins, alkaloids, and terpenoids) during the summer and winter seasons in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Additionally, the phytochemical composition of the plant species was analyzed using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) in both seasons. M. oblongifolia exhibited higher levels of proline and amino acids in the summer but showed lower concentrations of soluble sugars, phenols, and saponins in the winter. During the summer, C. glandulosa displayed high levels of amino acids and alkaloids, whereas in winter, it recorded the lowest levels of soluble proteins. Meanwhile, F. indica exhibited its highest levels of proline and alkaloids during the winter season, while sugars, saponins, amino acids, and terpenoids peaked during the summer. Additionally, C. hystrix showed elevated concentrations of phenols, flavonoids, alkaloids, and terpenoids in the summer. GC-MS analysis revealed that fatty acids were the main constituents in the plant species, with the highest concentrations observed in M. oblongifolia, C. glandulosa, and F. indica during the summer, and in C. hystrix during the winter. Furthermore, C. glandulosa exhibited the persistence of therapeutic compounds like caryophyllene and vanillin in the winter. Overall, when collecting medicinal plants, it is essential to conduct a comprehensive investigation considering critical factors such as timing, developmental stage, fertilization techniques, protective measures, and irrigation practices to maximize yield.

DOI

10.21608/cat.2024.274122.1260

Keywords

Medicinal plant, phytochemical composition, PCA, seasonal fluctuations, Secondary metabolities

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First Name

Ghalia

Last Name

Aljeddani

MiddleName

S.

Affiliation

Biology Department, College of Science, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Email

drghalia2012@gmail.com

City

Jeddah, KSA

Orcid

0000-0002-5859-3985

First Name

Salem

Last Name

Al-Qahtani

MiddleName

Mesfir

Affiliation

Biology Department, College of Tayma, University of Tabuk, P.O. Box 741, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

Email

salghtani@ut.edu.sa

City

Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

Orcid

0000-0003-0940-7985

First Name

Essam

Last Name

El-Hashash

MiddleName

Fathy

Affiliation

3Agronomy Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, 11651, Egypt

Email

dressamelhashash@azhar.edu.eg

City

Nacr city, Cairo

Orcid

0000-0002-0488-0610

First Name

Karima

Last Name

El-Absy

MiddleName

M

Affiliation

Plant Ecology and Ranges Department, Eco-physiology Unit, Desert Research Center, P.O. Box 11753, Cairo, Egypt Biology Department, University College of Tayma, University of Tabuk, P.O. Box 741, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.

Email

k.alabssi@ut.edu.sa

City

Tabuk, Saudi Arabia

Orcid

0000-0001-9784-5349

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Ameina

Last Name

ALmoshadak

MiddleName

S.

Affiliation

Biological Sciences Department, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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aalmashdaq@kau.edu.sa

City

Jeddah, KSA

Orcid

0000-0003-1815-4251

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Nour

Last Name

Basudan

MiddleName

S.

Affiliation

Chemistry Department, College of Science, University of Jeddah, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Email

nsba-sudan@uj.edu.sa

City

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Orcid

0009-0003-2754-7823

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32

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1

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52168

Issue Date

2024-12-01

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2024-03-02

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2024-12-01

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1

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15

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1687-5052

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2090-2786

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Catrina: The International Journal of Environmental Sciences

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Seasonal variations in the metabolic profile of some selected medicinal plant species from the Saudi Arabian flora

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24 Dec 2024