Assessment of the Fruit Chemical Characteristics and Antioxidant Activity of Different Mulberry Cultivars (<i>Morus</i> spp.) in Semi-Arid, Sandy Regions of China
As a traditional cash crop with ecological and nutritional values, mulberry is gradually expanding its consumption worldwide due to its great regional adaptability and superior health functions. The widespread interest in nutrients has led to a growing need to explore in depth the health benefits of...
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| description | As a traditional cash crop with ecological and nutritional values, mulberry is gradually expanding its consumption worldwide due to its great regional adaptability and superior health functions. The widespread interest in nutrients has led to a growing need to explore in depth the health benefits of mulberries. Many studies are actively being conducted to investigate the adaptability of the diversity of mulberries in different applications. This study systematically investigated the physicochemical properties and antioxidant activity of four mulberry genotypes cultivated in China’s semi-arid sandy regions to better understand the composition and health-promoting potential of this super crop. Chemical composition identification was identified via HPLC and antioxidant activity was further determined via DPPH and FRAP. The moisture, crude protein, ash, soluble solids, phenolics, anthocyanins, and flavonoids contents of mulberry were comparatively analyzed. The study revealed that the four mulberry genotypes showed significant differences in quality and content of the analyzed characteristics. The greatest antioxidant activity was found in Shensang 1, which had the most soluble solids (17%) and the highest amounts of free sugar (fructose: 5.14% and glucose: 5.46%). Ji’an had the most minerals (K: 2.35 mg/g, Ca: 2.27 mg/g, and Fe: 467.32 mg/kg) and it also contained chlorogenic acid, which has the potential to be turned into a natural hypoglycemic agent. PCA and Pearson correlation analysis indicated that the antioxidant activity was closely related to the chemical contents of total phenols, flavonoids, anthocyanins, and soluble sugars. If the antioxidant activity and nutrient content of the developed plants are considered, Shen Sang 1 is the most favorable variety. This finding can be used to support the widespread cultivation of mulberries to prevent desertification as well as to promote the development of the mulberry industry. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-05ef3ec417774e1190e599792b2f227f2023-11-19T10:43:58ZengMDPI AGFoods2304-81582023-09-011218349510.3390/foods12183495Assessment of the Fruit Chemical Characteristics and Antioxidant Activity of Different Mulberry Cultivars (<i>Morus</i> spp.) in Semi-Arid, Sandy Regions of ChinaZhiyu Sun0Yongbin Zhou1Wenxu Zhu2You Yin3Life Science and Technology College, Dalian University, Dalian 116622, ChinaLife Science and Technology College, Dalian University, Dalian 116622, ChinaCollege of Forestry, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110866, ChinaCollege of Forestry, Shenyang Agricultural University, Shenyang 110866, ChinaAs a traditional cash crop with ecological and nutritional values, mulberry is gradually expanding its consumption worldwide due to its great regional adaptability and superior health functions. The widespread interest in nutrients has led to a growing need to explore in depth the health benefits of mulberries. Many studies are actively being conducted to investigate the adaptability of the diversity of mulberries in different applications. This study systematically investigated the physicochemical properties and antioxidant activity of four mulberry genotypes cultivated in China’s semi-arid sandy regions to better understand the composition and health-promoting potential of this super crop. Chemical composition identification was identified via HPLC and antioxidant activity was further determined via DPPH and FRAP. The moisture, crude protein, ash, soluble solids, phenolics, anthocyanins, and flavonoids contents of mulberry were comparatively analyzed. The study revealed that the four mulberry genotypes showed significant differences in quality and content of the analyzed characteristics. The greatest antioxidant activity was found in Shensang 1, which had the most soluble solids (17%) and the highest amounts of free sugar (fructose: 5.14% and glucose: 5.46%). Ji’an had the most minerals (K: 2.35 mg/g, Ca: 2.27 mg/g, and Fe: 467.32 mg/kg) and it also contained chlorogenic acid, which has the potential to be turned into a natural hypoglycemic agent. PCA and Pearson correlation analysis indicated that the antioxidant activity was closely related to the chemical contents of total phenols, flavonoids, anthocyanins, and soluble sugars. If the antioxidant activity and nutrient content of the developed plants are considered, Shen Sang 1 is the most favorable variety. This finding can be used to support the widespread cultivation of mulberries to prevent desertification as well as to promote the development of the mulberry industry.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/12/18/3495mulberries fruit characteristicstotal phenolicsantioxidant activity |
| spellingShingle | Zhiyu Sun Yongbin Zhou Wenxu Zhu You Yin Assessment of the Fruit Chemical Characteristics and Antioxidant Activity of Different Mulberry Cultivars (<i>Morus</i> spp.) in Semi-Arid, Sandy Regions of China Foods mulberries fruit characteristics total phenolics antioxidant activity |
| title | Assessment of the Fruit Chemical Characteristics and Antioxidant Activity of Different Mulberry Cultivars (<i>Morus</i> spp.) in Semi-Arid, Sandy Regions of China |
| title_full | Assessment of the Fruit Chemical Characteristics and Antioxidant Activity of Different Mulberry Cultivars (<i>Morus</i> spp.) in Semi-Arid, Sandy Regions of China |
| title_fullStr | Assessment of the Fruit Chemical Characteristics and Antioxidant Activity of Different Mulberry Cultivars (<i>Morus</i> spp.) in Semi-Arid, Sandy Regions of China |
| title_full_unstemmed | Assessment of the Fruit Chemical Characteristics and Antioxidant Activity of Different Mulberry Cultivars (<i>Morus</i> spp.) in Semi-Arid, Sandy Regions of China |
| title_short | Assessment of the Fruit Chemical Characteristics and Antioxidant Activity of Different Mulberry Cultivars (<i>Morus</i> spp.) in Semi-Arid, Sandy Regions of China |
| title_sort | assessment of the fruit chemical characteristics and antioxidant activity of different mulberry cultivars i morus i spp in semi arid sandy regions of china |
| topic | mulberries fruit characteristics total phenolics antioxidant activity |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/12/18/3495 |
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