Seasonal isothiocyanates variation and market availability of Brassicaceae species consumed in Mendoza
Along with the recommendation of a healthy diet, it is suggested to increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables. Among the latter, Brassicaceae species are preferred, because they show many phytochemicals mainly belonging to the isothiocyanates (ITCs) family compounds, with proven activit...
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doaj-8acb00d1a9e341839005929f909ee63b2021-04-20T15:51:35ZengFacultad de Ciencias Agrarias. Universidad Nacional de CuyoRevista de la Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias0370-46611853-86652019-12-01512Seasonal isothiocyanates variation and market availability of Brassicaceae species consumed in MendozaCecilia Mara Fusari0Hebe Vanesa Beretta1Daniela Andrea Locatelli2Mónica Azucena Nazareno3Alejandra Beatriz Camargo4Universidad Nacional de Cuyo. Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias. Almirante Brown 500. Chacras de Coria. Mendoza. M5528AHB. Argentina.Universidad Nacional de Cuyo. Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias. Instituto de BiologÃa AgrÃcola de Mendoza (IBAM). Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones CientÃficas y Técnicas (CONICET). Laboratorio de CromatografÃa para Agroalimentos. Almirante Brown 500. Chacras de Coria. Mendoza. M5528AHB. Argentina.Universidad Nacional de Cuyo. Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias. Almirante Brown 500. Chacras de Coria. Mendoza. M5528AHB. Argentina.Universidad Nacional de Santiago del Estero (UNSE). Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones CientÃficas y Técnicas (CONICET). Facultad de AgronomÃa y Agroindustrias. Centro de Investigación y Transferencia de Santiago del Estero. Santiago del Estero. Argentina.Universidad Nacional de Cuyo. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas y Naturales. Padre Jorge Contreras 1300. Mendoza. M5502JMA. Argentina. Along with the recommendation of a healthy diet, it is suggested to increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables. Among the latter, Brassicaceae species are preferred, because they show many phytochemicals mainly belonging to the isothiocyanates (ITCs) family compounds, with proven activities related to the prevention of chronic diseases and cancer. A survey about seasonal availability and phytochemical levels of Brassicaceae species in the total of vegetables marketed in the province of Mendoza (located in the centre west of Argentina) was done. Results throw that Brassicaceae vegetables are an important part of Mendoza vegetable market reaching up to 23% of the vegetables commercialized. Regarding ITCs content, watercress and rocket were the vegetables with the highest ITCs levels, being, therefore, the most promising vegetables studied herein by their potential functional activities. Finally, high levels of variation (up to 10 times) on ITCs content along the year in a single species were found. These facts should be considered when designing Brassicaceae species phytochemical characterization assays to achieve more reliable results. This work represents the first report of Brassicaceae availability and seasonal phytochemical variability in local conditions. Highlights High levels of variation (up to 10 times) on ITCs content along the year in a single Brassicaceae species were found. Brassicaceae vegetables are an important part of Mendoza vegetable market reaching up to 23% of the vegetables commercialized. Considering ITCs content, watercress and rocket were the vegetables with the highest ITCs levels. http://200.12.138.7/ojs3/index.php/RFCA/article/view/2723Cruciferaeisothiocyanatesvegetable availabilityphytochemical seasonal variability |
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Cecilia Mara Fusari Hebe Vanesa Beretta Daniela Andrea Locatelli Mónica Azucena Nazareno Alejandra Beatriz Camargo Seasonal isothiocyanates variation and market availability of Brassicaceae species consumed in Mendoza Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias Cruciferae isothiocyanates vegetable availability phytochemical seasonal variability |
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Cecilia Mara Fusari Hebe Vanesa Beretta Daniela Andrea Locatelli Mónica Azucena Nazareno Alejandra Beatriz Camargo |
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Seasonal isothiocyanates variation and market availability of Brassicaceae species consumed in Mendoza |
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Seasonal isothiocyanates variation and market availability of Brassicaceae species consumed in Mendoza |
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Seasonal isothiocyanates variation and market availability of Brassicaceae species consumed in Mendoza |
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Seasonal isothiocyanates variation and market availability of Brassicaceae species consumed in Mendoza |
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Seasonal isothiocyanates variation and market availability of Brassicaceae species consumed in Mendoza |
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seasonal isothiocyanates variation and market availability of brassicaceae species consumed in mendoza |
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Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias. Universidad Nacional de Cuyo |
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Revista de la Facultad de Ciencias Agrarias |
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Along with the recommendation of a healthy diet, it is suggested to increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables. Among the latter, Brassicaceae species are preferred, because they show many phytochemicals mainly belonging to the isothiocyanates (ITCs) family compounds, with proven activities related to the prevention of chronic diseases and cancer. A survey about seasonal availability and phytochemical levels of Brassicaceae species in the total of vegetables marketed in the province of Mendoza (located in the centre west of Argentina) was done. Results throw that Brassicaceae vegetables are an important part of Mendoza vegetable market reaching up to 23% of the vegetables commercialized. Regarding ITCs content, watercress and rocket were the vegetables with the highest ITCs levels, being, therefore, the most promising vegetables studied herein by their potential functional activities. Finally, high levels of variation (up to 10 times) on ITCs content along the year in a single species were found. These facts should be considered when designing Brassicaceae species phytochemical characterization assays to achieve more reliable results. This work represents the first report of Brassicaceae availability and seasonal phytochemical variability in local conditions.
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High levels of variation (up to 10 times) on ITCs content along the year in a single Brassicaceae species were found.
Brassicaceae vegetables are an important part of Mendoza vegetable market reaching up to 23% of the vegetables commercialized.
Considering ITCs content, watercress and rocket were the vegetables with the highest ITCs levels.
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Cruciferae isothiocyanates vegetable availability phytochemical seasonal variability |
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