In summary, essential oil yield of coriander fruit was stimulated
at moderate and high salinity levels. Essential oil composition was
characterised by the presence of linalool as the main component whose amounts increased significantly with increasing NaCl concentrations.
In this case, coriander fruits produced at high salinity
may function as a potential essential oil source. Total phenolic
amounts were higher in the control extracts and decreased at all
NaCl levels. Coriander fruit antioxidant activities (DPPH, b-carotene/linoleic
acid and reducing power) were positively correlated
with its phenolic level.