Variation in total phenolics and antioxidant capacity among European plum genotypes |
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| Authors: | HP Vasantha Rupasinghe S Jayasankar W Lay |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Environmental Sciences, Nova Scotia Agricultural College, P.O. Box 550, Truro, NS, Canada B2N 5E3;2. Department of Plant Agriculture, University of Guelph, Vineland Station, Ont., Canada LOR 2E0 |
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| Abstract: | Our objective was to determine the amount of variation in total phenolics and antioxidants present in European plum fruits, so that it can be utilized in breeding programs to enhance the health benefits. Total antioxidant capacity and total phenolic content of the fruit, and the fruit skin color were determined in 20 genotypes, comprising of released varieties and advanced selections of European plums. Among the 20 genotypes, the total antioxidant capacity ranged from 105 to 424 mg ascorbic acid equivalents (AAE)/100 g fresh weight (FW) while the total phenolic content was 86–413 mg gallic acid equivalents (GAE)/100 g FW. The two parameters had a strong correlation of r2 = 0.96. A direct correlation between skin color intensity and total phenolic content could also be observed. This study demonstrates that there is adequate variation in total phenolic compounds and antioxidants within European plums and hence there is potential for improvement towards enhancing these health-promoting phytochemicals in this fruit. |
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| Keywords: | Plum Prunus Breeding Phenolics Antioxidants |
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