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ArticleBMC plant biology2026

Effects of drying methods on the functional components and volatile organic compounds of Atractylodes chinensis.

Yichao Liu, Mingjiu Wang, Zhijun Wang, Guanzhi Liu, Yalaqiqige Su, Junfeng Hao, Dong Luo, Rui Yang, Gentu Ge, Yushan Jia

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Yichao LiuKey Laboratory of Forage Cultivation, Processing and High Efficient Utilization of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Grassland Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China.
Mingjiu WangNational Center of Pratacultural Technology Innovation, Hohhot, China.
Zhijun WangKey Laboratory of Forage Cultivation, Processing and High Efficient Utilization of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Grassland Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China.
Guanzhi LiuKey Laboratory of Forage Cultivation, Processing and High Efficient Utilization of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Grassland Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China.
Yalaqiqige SuKey Laboratory of Forage Cultivation, Processing and High Efficient Utilization of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Grassland Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China.
Junfeng HaoKey Laboratory of Forage Cultivation, Processing and High Efficient Utilization of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Grassland Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China.
Dong LuoTEDA Greening Science and Technology Group Co., LTD, Tianjin, China.
Rui YangInner Mongolia Branch of Zhongnong E-commerce (Guangdong) Co., LTD, Chifeng, China.
Gentu GeKey Laboratory of Forage Cultivation, Processing and High Efficient Utilization of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Grassland Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China. gegentu@163.com.
Yushan JiaKey Laboratory of Forage Cultivation, Processing and High Efficient Utilization of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, College of Grassland Science, Inner Mongolia Agricultural University, Hohhot, China. jys_nm@sina.com.

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Abstract

Different drying methods affect the functional components and the odor composition of medicinal plants. This study investigated the effects of sun drying (S), shade drying (Y), hot air drying (H), microwave drying (W), and freeze drying (D) on the functional components, odor response intensity, and volatile organic compound composition (VOCs) of Atractylodes chinensis using an electronic nose and GC-MS. Results showed that the content of functional components was higher in groups D and Y, and lower in group H. The electronic nose had the highest response values in the W1W (terpenes), W2W (organic sulfides), and W5S (nitrogen oxides) channels. The odor response intensity of groups D and Y was higher, while group H was lower, showing a strong positive correlation with VOCs. The VOCs of A. chinensis were mainly terpenoids, esters, phenols and ketones, and the contents of differential VOCs in group D were mainly atractylodin, atractylone, bornyl acetate, and other substances with woody, camphor, and bitter and hot odors. The biosynthesis of secondary metabolites and the biosynthesis of terpenoids and steroids were the main metabolic pathways. In conclusion, drying methods affect the functional ingredients and odor of A. chinensis. Hot air drying lost more of these functional components and odors, while more were retained through freeze drying.

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AtractylodesDesiccationVolatile Organic CompoundsElectronic NoseFreeze DryingGas Chromatography-Mass SpectrometryOdorantsVolatile Organic CompoundsAtractylodes chinensisElectronic noseFunctional componentsGC-MSVolatile organic compounds

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