to the lowest level in the post-flowering stage (Fig. 1c). Estragole
(methylchavicol) is considered to be one of the most important
characteristic volatile components in the basil species. The level
of estragole in lemon basil infusions was greatest in the pre-flowering
stage representing 15% of the total volatiles present. The percentage
composition of estragole during the full-flowering and
post-flowering stage was reduced to 2% and 0.4%, respectively.
Estragole together with linalool, is produced in the plants as a