Molecular and Biochemical Characterization of the Greek Pepper ( Capsicum annuum ) Cultivars ‘Florinis’ and ‘Karatzova’
Peppers are the fourth most important vegetable in the global food economy. Greek pepper cultivars ‘Florinis’ and ‘Karatzova’ are especially popular because of the signature red color and sweet taste of the fruits. The economic interest in ‘Florinis’ peppers has led to many adulteration events. In t...
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| description | Peppers are the fourth most important vegetable in the global food economy. Greek pepper cultivars ‘Florinis’ and ‘Karatzova’ are especially popular because of the signature red color and sweet taste of the fruits. The economic interest in ‘Florinis’ peppers has led to many adulteration events. In that aspect, genetic profiles of ‘Florinis’, a ‘Florinis’-type and ‘Karatzova’ peppers, were studied using Inter Simple Sequence Repeats (ISSR) molecular markers and an automated fragment detection system. Biochemical parameters, such as total dietary fiber, total phenolic and lycopene contents, and sugar profile that affect the fruit organoleptic and nutritional properties were evaluated. The molecular protocol established during this study may successfully discriminate the original ‘Florinis’ cultivar from the ‘Florinis’-type peppers. ‘Karatzova’ cultivar, which fruits are similar to ‘Florinis’, presented also a unique profile. The biochemical evaluation revealed that ‘Florinis’ peppers had the highest sweetness index and total phenolic content. Such an analysis could be used for the discrimination of pepper cultivars sharing common morphological traits ensuring the unique identity of each cultivar and protecting farmers and consumers from fraud. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-54c6c3851e42452e8e089f31903aa6562022-12-21T22:23:44ZengInstitute of Animal Reproduction and Food ResearchPolish Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences2083-60072021-03-01711899610.31883/pjfns/133690133690Molecular and Biochemical Characterization of the Greek Pepper ( Capsicum annuum ) Cultivars ‘Florinis’ and ‘Karatzova’Niki Mougiou0Foteini Trikka1Sofia Michailidou2Mariana Pantoura3Anagnostis Argiriou4Institute of Applied Biosciences, Center for Research and Technology Hellas, 6th Km Charilaou Thermi Road, 57001 Thermi, GreeceInstitute of Applied Biosciences, Center for Research and Technology Hellas, 6th Km Charilaou Thermi Road, 57001 Thermi, GreeceInstitute of Applied Biosciences, Center for Research and Technology Hellas, 6th Km Charilaou Thermi Road, 57001 Thermi, GreeceInstitute of Applied Biosciences, Center for Research and Technology Hellas, 6th Km Charilaou Thermi Road, 57001 Thermi, GreeceInstitute of Applied Biosciences, Center for Research and Technology Hellas, 6th Km Charilaou Thermi Road, 57001 Thermi, GreecePeppers are the fourth most important vegetable in the global food economy. Greek pepper cultivars ‘Florinis’ and ‘Karatzova’ are especially popular because of the signature red color and sweet taste of the fruits. The economic interest in ‘Florinis’ peppers has led to many adulteration events. In that aspect, genetic profiles of ‘Florinis’, a ‘Florinis’-type and ‘Karatzova’ peppers, were studied using Inter Simple Sequence Repeats (ISSR) molecular markers and an automated fragment detection system. Biochemical parameters, such as total dietary fiber, total phenolic and lycopene contents, and sugar profile that affect the fruit organoleptic and nutritional properties were evaluated. The molecular protocol established during this study may successfully discriminate the original ‘Florinis’ cultivar from the ‘Florinis’-type peppers. ‘Karatzova’ cultivar, which fruits are similar to ‘Florinis’, presented also a unique profile. The biochemical evaluation revealed that ‘Florinis’ peppers had the highest sweetness index and total phenolic content. Such an analysis could be used for the discrimination of pepper cultivars sharing common morphological traits ensuring the unique identity of each cultivar and protecting farmers and consumers from fraud.http://journal.pan.olsztyn.pl/Molecular-and-Biochemical-Characterization-of-the-Greek-Pepper-Capsicum-annuum-Cultivars,133690,0,2.htmlpeppersissr analysisgenetic diversitynutritionbiochemical analysis |
| spellingShingle | Niki Mougiou Foteini Trikka Sofia Michailidou Mariana Pantoura Anagnostis Argiriou Molecular and Biochemical Characterization of the Greek Pepper ( Capsicum annuum ) Cultivars ‘Florinis’ and ‘Karatzova’ Polish Journal of Food and Nutrition Sciences peppers issr analysis genetic diversity nutrition biochemical analysis |
| title | Molecular and Biochemical Characterization of the Greek Pepper ( Capsicum annuum ) Cultivars ‘Florinis’ and ‘Karatzova’ |
| title_full | Molecular and Biochemical Characterization of the Greek Pepper ( Capsicum annuum ) Cultivars ‘Florinis’ and ‘Karatzova’ |
| title_fullStr | Molecular and Biochemical Characterization of the Greek Pepper ( Capsicum annuum ) Cultivars ‘Florinis’ and ‘Karatzova’ |
| title_full_unstemmed | Molecular and Biochemical Characterization of the Greek Pepper ( Capsicum annuum ) Cultivars ‘Florinis’ and ‘Karatzova’ |
| title_short | Molecular and Biochemical Characterization of the Greek Pepper ( Capsicum annuum ) Cultivars ‘Florinis’ and ‘Karatzova’ |
| title_sort | molecular and biochemical characterization of the greek pepper capsicum annuum cultivars florinis and karatzova |
| topic | peppers issr analysis genetic diversity nutrition biochemical analysis |
| url | http://journal.pan.olsztyn.pl/Molecular-and-Biochemical-Characterization-of-the-Greek-Pepper-Capsicum-annuum-Cultivars,133690,0,2.html |
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