Effect of Organic Fertilizers on Selected Health Beneficial Bioactive Compounds and Aroma Profile of Red <i>Topepo</i> Sweet Pepper
Phytochemicals and antioxidant properties of red sweet pepper cv <i>Topepo</i> grown in soil amended with different organic fertilizers were compared with that grown in unamended soil. Organic fertilizers are an environmentally friendly alternative to recovery infertile soils that result...
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| author | Adele Muscolo Teresa Papalia Carmelo Mallamaci Sonia Carabetta Rosa Di Sanzo Mariateresa Russo |
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| description | Phytochemicals and antioxidant properties of red sweet pepper cv <i>Topepo</i> grown in soil amended with different organic fertilizers were compared with that grown in unamended soil. Organic fertilizers are an environmentally friendly alternative to recovery infertile soils that resulted from the intensified agricultural practices in red <i>Topepo</i> production. The aim was to discriminate the effects of organic fertilizers one from each other on the quality of red <i>Topepo</i> to find out the better sustainable fertilization practice for its cultivation. Results showed that compost from vegetable residues (CV) enhanced the synthesis of total phenols, flavonoids, ascorbic acid, vitamin E, carotenoids, anthocyanins, as well as carbohydrates, antioxidant activities, and aroma profiling, compared to horse manure (HD), compost from olive pomace (CO), and control (CTR). The results indicated a specificity between the quality of red <i>Topepo</i> and compost composition, highlighting that vegetable residues increased the synthesis of secondary metabolites, enhancing sustainably, the nutraceutical, sensorial, and economic value of red <i>Topepo</i>. The fertilizer composition resulted largely responsible for the synthesis of bioactive compounds, flavor, and aroma of this fruit. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-1fe97082a4654d0ab1252e20166c44202023-11-20T14:22:04ZengMDPI AGFoods2304-81582020-09-0199132310.3390/foods9091323Effect of Organic Fertilizers on Selected Health Beneficial Bioactive Compounds and Aroma Profile of Red <i>Topepo</i> Sweet PepperAdele Muscolo0Teresa Papalia1Carmelo Mallamaci2Sonia Carabetta3Rosa Di Sanzo4Mariateresa Russo5Soil Chemistry and Soil Ecology Laboratory, Dipartimento di Agraria, University of Reggio Calabria, Via dell’Università, 25, 89124 Reggio Calabria, ItalySoil Chemistry and Soil Ecology Laboratory, Dipartimento di Agraria, University of Reggio Calabria, Via dell’Università, 25, 89124 Reggio Calabria, ItalySoil Chemistry and Soil Ecology Laboratory, Dipartimento di Agraria, University of Reggio Calabria, Via dell’Università, 25, 89124 Reggio Calabria, ItalyFood Chemistry, Safety and Sensoromic Laboratory (FoCuSS Lab), University of Reggio Calabria, Via dell’Università, 25, 89124 Reggio Calabria, ItalyFood Chemistry, Safety and Sensoromic Laboratory (FoCuSS Lab), University of Reggio Calabria, Via dell’Università, 25, 89124 Reggio Calabria, ItalyFood Chemistry, Safety and Sensoromic Laboratory (FoCuSS Lab), University of Reggio Calabria, Via dell’Università, 25, 89124 Reggio Calabria, ItalyPhytochemicals and antioxidant properties of red sweet pepper cv <i>Topepo</i> grown in soil amended with different organic fertilizers were compared with that grown in unamended soil. Organic fertilizers are an environmentally friendly alternative to recovery infertile soils that resulted from the intensified agricultural practices in red <i>Topepo</i> production. The aim was to discriminate the effects of organic fertilizers one from each other on the quality of red <i>Topepo</i> to find out the better sustainable fertilization practice for its cultivation. Results showed that compost from vegetable residues (CV) enhanced the synthesis of total phenols, flavonoids, ascorbic acid, vitamin E, carotenoids, anthocyanins, as well as carbohydrates, antioxidant activities, and aroma profiling, compared to horse manure (HD), compost from olive pomace (CO), and control (CTR). The results indicated a specificity between the quality of red <i>Topepo</i> and compost composition, highlighting that vegetable residues increased the synthesis of secondary metabolites, enhancing sustainably, the nutraceutical, sensorial, and economic value of red <i>Topepo</i>. The fertilizer composition resulted largely responsible for the synthesis of bioactive compounds, flavor, and aroma of this fruit.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/9/9/1323antioxidantsaroma profilingcompostphytochemicalssweet pepper |
| spellingShingle | Adele Muscolo Teresa Papalia Carmelo Mallamaci Sonia Carabetta Rosa Di Sanzo Mariateresa Russo Effect of Organic Fertilizers on Selected Health Beneficial Bioactive Compounds and Aroma Profile of Red <i>Topepo</i> Sweet Pepper Foods antioxidants aroma profiling compost phytochemicals sweet pepper |
| title | Effect of Organic Fertilizers on Selected Health Beneficial Bioactive Compounds and Aroma Profile of Red <i>Topepo</i> Sweet Pepper |
| title_full | Effect of Organic Fertilizers on Selected Health Beneficial Bioactive Compounds and Aroma Profile of Red <i>Topepo</i> Sweet Pepper |
| title_fullStr | Effect of Organic Fertilizers on Selected Health Beneficial Bioactive Compounds and Aroma Profile of Red <i>Topepo</i> Sweet Pepper |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effect of Organic Fertilizers on Selected Health Beneficial Bioactive Compounds and Aroma Profile of Red <i>Topepo</i> Sweet Pepper |
| title_short | Effect of Organic Fertilizers on Selected Health Beneficial Bioactive Compounds and Aroma Profile of Red <i>Topepo</i> Sweet Pepper |
| title_sort | effect of organic fertilizers on selected health beneficial bioactive compounds and aroma profile of red i topepo i sweet pepper |
| topic | antioxidants aroma profiling compost phytochemicals sweet pepper |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/9/9/1323 |
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