Abstract
Ecological role of essential oils is reflected in the interaction of plants with environmental factors. Environmental adaptability of the plants can be assumed from essential oil contents. Essential oils are agents, which communicate with the plant environment. Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare L.) was selected for laboratory research since it belongs to urban flora and vegetation where the imperative to adapt is high. Sample plants were collected from two site locations: Ada Huja (industrial zone) and TopÄider (green area) in Belgrade, Serbia. A GC-MS analyses, to determine quantitative and qualitative composition of essential oils were used. The results of the research indicate that tansy from both locations shows a high degree of adaptability. Tansy from Ada Huja had larger total amount of essential oils comparing to plants from TopÄider. This study presents the comparative results of laboratory research. Specific components of the essential oil samples of plants from both site locations are identified. Key words: Environmental adaptability, site location, tansy, essential oil.
Highlights
Among the plants that could become a potential source of usable substances is the Tanacetum genus comprising about 150 species
The results showed that only six components, of about 14 identified oil compounds, were found in the plants from both sites
Tansy plants growth on Ada Huja and Top ider locations belong to the trans-chrysanthenyl acetate chemotype (Table 1), which is one of four different chemotypes of this species identified in Serbia (Popov et al, 2001)
Summary
Among the plants that could become a potential source of usable substances is the Tanacetum genus comprising about 150 species. The Tanacetum spieces are rich in essential oils, bitter components and sesquiterpene lactones. They are used widely because of their antiinflammatory, antihistaminic and insecticide effects. Some species of this genus have been used traditionally in cosmetics, medicine and in phytotherapy. The content of substances in species of the Tanacetum genus depends on many factors. Based on several studies the major content of substances of the drug seem to be essential oils, flavonoids, bitter compounds, tannins and alkaloids
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