Ivana Sola

University of Zagreb
Croatia

Abstract Title:

High Temperature-Induced Modulation of Metabolic and Antioxidant Profiles in Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. cymosa) Across Developmental Stages

Biography:

Dr. Ivana Šola, Associate Professor, works in the Laboratory for Phytochemistry at the Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Zagreb. Her primary research focuses on how environmental conditions influence the chemical composition of plants and the resulting impacts on their biological activity. She has published 52 scientific papers, led several research projects, and teaches courses including Fundamentals of Phytochemistry, Plant Anatomy, Plant Bioactive Substances, Plants in Phytotherapy, and Molecular Biology of Plants.

Research Interests:

Climate-induced heat stress poses a growing challenge to crop quality and nutritional value. This study investigates the impact of high temperature (HT) on the metabolic composition, oxidative stress parameters, and antioxidant capacity of broccoli at key developmental stages - microgreens, seedlings, and mature organs (leaves and heads). A combination of spectrophotometric and chromatographic techniques was used to quantify phenolic compounds, L-ascorbic acid, glucosinolates, soluble sugars, proteins, nitrates, pigments, and antioxidant activity