Antioxidant activity, polyphenolic contents and essential oil composition of <i>Pimpinella anisum</i> L. as affected by zinc fertilizer

Abstract

These findings indicated that the quality and quantity of anise fruit essential oil components were significantly altered by application of low levels of Zn. After foliar application of Zn, polyphenolic contents as well as antioxidant activity of anise fruit increased. Using Zn fertilizer is an efficient method to improve the pharmaceutical and food properties of anise fruit. © 2017 Society of Chemical Industry.