Journal of agricultural production (Online), cilt.7, sa.1, ss.68-77, 2026 (Hakemli Dergi)
This study examined how ecological variation influences key quality traits of coriander (Coriandrum sativum
L.). The research was conducted under two contrasting environments,
referred to here as the Türkiye (Erzurum) and the Hungary location
(Budapest), using the Gürbüz cultivar at both sites. Seed oil content
was significantly higher at the Türkiye location (25.82%), whereas
protein content did not differ significantly between locations. In terms
of mineral composition, seeds from the Türkiye location contained
higher concentrations of potassium, calcium, and zinc, while phosphorus
levels were higher at the Hungary location. Fatty acid analysis showed
that petroselinic acid, a compound of notable industrial value, was more
abundant at the Türkiye location (72.24%), whereas linoleic acid
content was higher at the Hungary location (21.27%). Although total
unsaturated fatty acids remained high at both locations, the relative
proportions of individual fatty acids varied, indicating that local
climatic and edaphic conditions shape the nutritional and biochemical
composition of coriander.