Profile of Polyphenols, Fatty Acids, and Terpenes in Henola Hemp Seeds Depending on the Method of Fertilization

Molecules. 2024 Sep 3;29(17):4178. doi: 10.3390/molecules29174178.

Abstract

Botanical varieties of hemp differ in chemical composition, plant morphology, agronomy, and industrial suitability. Hemp is popular for cultivation for the production of cannabinoid oil, fiber production, biomass, etc. The fertilization process is one of the most important factors affecting the plant, both its condition and chemical composition. So far, research has been carried out proving that hemp is a valuable source of, among others: fatty acids, amino acids, acids, vitamins, numerous micro- and macroelements, and antioxidant compounds. In this experiment, it was decided to check the possibility of harvesting hemp panicles twice in one year. The purpose of this treatment is to use one plant to produce cannabidiol oil and grain. The main aim of the research was to determine bioactive compounds in hemp seeds and to determine whether the cultivation method affects their content and quantity. Based on the research conducted, it was observed that hemp can be grown in two directions at the same time and harvested twice because its health-promoting properties do not lose their value. It was found that regardless of whether hemp is grown solely for seeds or to obtain essential oils and then seeds, the type of fertilization does not affect the content of phenolic acids (e.g., syringic acid: 69.69-75.14 μg/100 g, vanillic acid: 1.47-1.63 μg/100 g). Based on the conducted research, it was found that essential oils can be obtained from one plant in the summer and seeds from Henola hemp cultivation in the autumn, because such a treatment does not affect the content of the discussed compounds.

Keywords: bioactive compounds; carotenoids; fatty acids; fertilization; flavonoids; hemp seeds; phenolic acids; polyphenols; sterols; volatile organic compounds.

MeSH terms

  • Cannabis* / chemistry
  • Cannabis* / growth & development
  • Fatty Acids* / analysis
  • Fertilization
  • Fertilizers / analysis
  • Oils, Volatile / analysis
  • Oils, Volatile / chemistry
  • Polyphenols* / analysis
  • Polyphenols* / chemistry
  • Seeds* / chemistry
  • Terpenes / analysis
  • Terpenes / chemistry

Substances

  • Fatty Acids
  • Polyphenols
  • Terpenes
  • Fertilizers
  • Oils, Volatile

Grants and funding

The publication was financed by the Polish Minister of Science and Higher Education as part of the Strategy of the Poznan University of Life Sciences for 2024–2026 in the field of improving scientific research and development work in priority research areas.