Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Articles Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Evaluation of morpho-cellular and spectroscopic characteristics of Myristica fragrans Houtt mace across three different maturation stages (juvenile, raw and ripe) Subject The topic of the resource Anatomy; Nutmeg; Phytochemical; Pigment Description An account of the resource This study was based on comprehensive analysis of Myristica fragrans Houtt mace samples across various stages of maturation (juvenile, raw and ripe). The anatomical analysis was performed using SEM coupled EDX spectroscopy that revealed distinct cellular changes and the presence of oil-storage structures in the mace. The EDX analysis further confirmed the presence of key elements such as carbon (C), oxygen (O) and potassium (K) which contribute to mace's pharmacological properties. Spectrophotometric analysis revealed a steady increase in chlorophyll content as the mace matures, with total chlorophyll content rising from 1.02 during the juvenile stage to 1.25 at the raw stage and reaching 3.29 at the ripe stage. The Plant Senescence Reflectance Index (PSRI) shows a rise in carotenoid content, increasing from 0.15 in the juvenile stage to 0.17 at the raw stage and reaching 0.82 at the ripe stage. This increase correlates with the mace's colour transformation to crimson red during ripening. The FTIR spectroscopy analysis provided a detailed chemical characterization of the mace, identified various functional groups (carboxylic acid, aldehyde, alkanes, azides) and organic molecules. The presence of multiple functional groups across the maturation stages suggested a complex composition that likely contributes to the mace's sensory and pharmacological qualities. 2024 World Researchers Associations. All rights reserved. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Mathew C.A.; Anish N. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Research Journal of Chemistry and Environment, Vol-28, No. 12, pp. 8-15. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available World Researchers Associations Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2024-01-01 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.25303/2812rjce08015" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.25303/2812rjce08015</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85210383162&amp;doi=10.25303%2F2812rjce08015&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=76ccbade1fb2debf4d3fc2ee672696c8" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85210383162&amp;doi=10.25303%2f2812rjce08015&amp;partnerID=40&amp;md5=76ccbade1fb2debf4d3fc2ee672696c8</a> Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access Relation A related resource ISSN: 22784527 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Online Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Mathew C.A., Department of Life Sciences, Christ University, Hosur Road, Bangalore, 560029, India; Anish N., Department of Life Sciences, Christ University, Hosur Road, Bangalore, 560029, India