S. Giovanni Varieties (Pyrus communis L.): Antioxidant Properties and Phytochemical Characteristics
In order to evaluate and identify the antioxidant properties and the phytochemical characteristics, as well as the role of the genetic background and the different fruit parts in the definition of fruit quality, we characterized the existing germplasm through nuclear simple sequence repeats (SSRs) a...
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doaj-a0e16d431d8949abbc889db5ce9f60292020-11-25T01:13:42ZengHindawi LimitedOxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity1942-09001942-09942019-01-01201910.1155/2019/67141036714103S. Giovanni Varieties (Pyrus communis L.): Antioxidant Properties and Phytochemical CharacteristicsElena Azzini0Giuseppe Maiani1Alessandra Durazzo2Maria Stella Foddai3Federica Intorre4Eugenia Venneria5Valentina Forte6Sabrina Lucchetti7Roberto Ambra8Gianni Pastore9Donato Domenico Silveri10Gianluca Maiani11Angela Polito12Council for Agricultural Research and Economics-Food and Nutrition, Via Ardeatina, 546 Roma, ItalyCouncil for Agricultural Research and Economics-Food and Nutrition, Via Ardeatina, 546 Roma, ItalyCouncil for Agricultural Research and Economics-Food and Nutrition, Via Ardeatina, 546 Roma, ItalyCouncil for Agricultural Research and Economics-Food and Nutrition, Via Ardeatina, 546 Roma, ItalyCouncil for Agricultural Research and Economics-Food and Nutrition, Via Ardeatina, 546 Roma, ItalyCouncil for Agricultural Research and Economics-Food and Nutrition, Via Ardeatina, 546 Roma, ItalyCouncil for Agricultural Research and Economics-Food and Nutrition, Via Ardeatina, 546 Roma, ItalyCouncil for Agricultural Research and Economics-Food and Nutrition, Via Ardeatina, 546 Roma, ItalyCouncil for Agricultural Research and Economics-Food and Nutrition, Via Ardeatina, 546 Roma, ItalyCouncil for Agricultural Research and Economics-Food and Nutrition, Via Ardeatina, 546 Roma, ItalyDepartment of Agriculture, Region of Abruzzo, Pescara, ItalyCouncil for Agricultural Research and Economics-Food and Nutrition, Via Ardeatina, 546 Roma, ItalyCouncil for Agricultural Research and Economics-Food and Nutrition, Via Ardeatina, 546 Roma, ItalyIn order to evaluate and identify the antioxidant properties and the phytochemical characteristics, as well as the role of the genetic background and the different fruit parts in the definition of fruit quality, we characterized the existing germplasm through nuclear simple sequence repeats (SSRs) and evaluated the genetic divergence between ancient S. Giovanni varieties (Pyrus communis L.) and different types of grafting in relation to some variables of fruit quality. On the peel and pulp of pear varieties, the contents of flavanols, flavonols, and hydroxycinnamic acids as well as total antioxidant capacity were assessed. Their role in plant defences was confirmed by a significantly higher amount in the peel (206.66±44.27, 48.45±13.65, and 31.11±11.94 mg/100 g, respectively) of S. Giovanni pears than in the pulp (71.45±34.94, 1.62±0.83, and 17.05±5.04 mg/100 g, respectively). Data obtained using capillary analysis of SSR indicate unequivocally that the four samples of San Giovanni varieties can be divided into 3 different genetic groups. Cultivar and the different parts of the fruit can exert an action in the definition of the quality product. The use of local varieties and ecotypes can be considered a valid tool to improve food quality and at the same time to support local agrobiodiversity.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/6714103 |
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Elena Azzini Giuseppe Maiani Alessandra Durazzo Maria Stella Foddai Federica Intorre Eugenia Venneria Valentina Forte Sabrina Lucchetti Roberto Ambra Gianni Pastore Donato Domenico Silveri Gianluca Maiani Angela Polito |
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Elena Azzini Giuseppe Maiani Alessandra Durazzo Maria Stella Foddai Federica Intorre Eugenia Venneria Valentina Forte Sabrina Lucchetti Roberto Ambra Gianni Pastore Donato Domenico Silveri Gianluca Maiani Angela Polito S. Giovanni Varieties (Pyrus communis L.): Antioxidant Properties and Phytochemical Characteristics Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity |
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Elena Azzini Giuseppe Maiani Alessandra Durazzo Maria Stella Foddai Federica Intorre Eugenia Venneria Valentina Forte Sabrina Lucchetti Roberto Ambra Gianni Pastore Donato Domenico Silveri Gianluca Maiani Angela Polito |
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S. Giovanni Varieties (Pyrus communis L.): Antioxidant Properties and Phytochemical Characteristics |
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S. Giovanni Varieties (Pyrus communis L.): Antioxidant Properties and Phytochemical Characteristics |
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S. Giovanni Varieties (Pyrus communis L.): Antioxidant Properties and Phytochemical Characteristics |
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S. Giovanni Varieties (Pyrus communis L.): Antioxidant Properties and Phytochemical Characteristics |
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S. Giovanni Varieties (Pyrus communis L.): Antioxidant Properties and Phytochemical Characteristics |
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s. giovanni varieties (pyrus communis l.): antioxidant properties and phytochemical characteristics |
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Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity |
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In order to evaluate and identify the antioxidant properties and the phytochemical characteristics, as well as the role of the genetic background and the different fruit parts in the definition of fruit quality, we characterized the existing germplasm through nuclear simple sequence repeats (SSRs) and evaluated the genetic divergence between ancient S. Giovanni varieties (Pyrus communis L.) and different types of grafting in relation to some variables of fruit quality. On the peel and pulp of pear varieties, the contents of flavanols, flavonols, and hydroxycinnamic acids as well as total antioxidant capacity were assessed. Their role in plant defences was confirmed by a significantly higher amount in the peel (206.66±44.27, 48.45±13.65, and 31.11±11.94 mg/100 g, respectively) of S. Giovanni pears than in the pulp (71.45±34.94, 1.62±0.83, and 17.05±5.04 mg/100 g, respectively). Data obtained using capillary analysis of SSR indicate unequivocally that the four samples of San Giovanni varieties can be divided into 3 different genetic groups. Cultivar and the different parts of the fruit can exert an action in the definition of the quality product. The use of local varieties and ecotypes can be considered a valid tool to improve food quality and at the same time to support local agrobiodiversity. |
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