Matam Pradeep, Parvatam Giridhar, Nandini Prasad Shetty
The influence of habitat heterogeneity on bioactive compounds, flavor metabolite content, and antioxidant potential of Decalepis hamiltonii tubers was unknown and is worthy to investigate due to its status as an endemic and endangered plant. We report that there was a significant difference in total phenolics, total flavonoids, and 2-hydroxy-4-methoxy benzaldehyde content of root samples collected from different habitats. The free radical scavenging potential of methanol root extracts was found to be directly proportional to the phenolics and flavonoids content. This study emphasizes the necessity of considering habitat heterogeneity as a vital factor when utilizing these tubers for edible purposes and food formulations.