Variability in Catechin and Rutin Contents and Their Antioxidant Potential in Diverse Apple Genotypes

Catechins and rutin are among the main metabolites found in apple fruit. Sixty apple genotypes, harvested in 2016 and 2017, were analyzed for their phenolic content and antioxidant activity. The HPLC analysis showed that the catechin concentration ranged from 109.98 to 5290.47 µg/g, and th...

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Main Authors: Wajida Shafi, Sheikh Mansoor, Sumira Jan, Desh Beer Singh, Mohsin Kazi, Mohammad Raish, Majed Alwadei, Javid Iqbal Mir, Parvaiz Ahmad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-03-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/24/5/943