Quality Profiling and Estimation of Total Phenols, Flavonoids, Flavonols and Antioxidative Potential of Walnut Kernel (Juglans regia) from Kashmir Valley

Present research study was carried out with four walnut (Juglans regia L.) genotypes viz. KG (Kulgam), CS (Char-e-Sharief), KW (Kupwara) and TM (Tangmarg) from major walnut producing areas of Kashmir valley. The aim of the study was the selection of superior genotypes having better quality nuts and...

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Main Authors: Ruhee Jan, Tabassum Ara, Javid Iqbal Mir
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Language:English
Published: Islamic Azad University 2022-09-01
Series:Journal of Nuts
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Online Access:http://ijnrs.damghaniau.ac.ir/article_690336_653b61c3f938358b5c4ad8af6ba19150.pdf
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description Present research study was carried out with four walnut (Juglans regia L.) genotypes viz. KG (Kulgam), CS (Char-e-Sharief), KW (Kupwara) and TM (Tangmarg) from major walnut producing areas of Kashmir valley. The aim of the study was the selection of superior genotypes having better quality nuts and kernels with higher antioxidant potential. Nut and kernel quality traits were recorded. The results revealed that the nut weight ranged between 11.70 to 14.51g; nut diameter between 9.60 to 14.27mm; nut length between 17.40 to 20.51mm. The maximum variability was observed in nut weight, kernel weight, nut length and nut diameter. The fat content accounted for more than 60% of walnut kernel weight and ranged between 49.83 to 83.76%.  The antioxidant potential, proximate and mineral composition, total phenolic content, flavonoids, as well as, flavonols, were all evaluated. Mineral content; zinc (Zn), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), copper (Cu) and magnesium (Mg) were also determined. The total phenolic content varied between 19.8 to 50.19mgGAE/g while the total flavonoid and flavonols ranged from 188.5 to 815.08mgQE/100mg and 3.46 to 7.77mgQE/g, respectively. The walnut extracts (0.5mg mL-1) showed 82.60 to 97.19% DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) scavenging activity. This study demonstrates that owing to maximum nut and kernel weight, better free radical scavenging properties and higher phenolic profile of KW (Kupwara), this genotype seems to have a potential for production on large scale in Kashmir area.
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spelling doaj.art-5f4129bb3a4f45e7a8fd7755eb7650382022-12-22T02:59:23ZengIslamic Azad UniversityJournal of Nuts2383-319X2383-34162022-09-0113321122510.22034/jon.2022.1952204.1152690336Quality Profiling and Estimation of Total Phenols, Flavonoids, Flavonols and Antioxidative Potential of Walnut Kernel (Juglans regia) from Kashmir ValleyRuhee Jan0Tabassum Ara1Javid Iqbal Mir2Research Scholar, Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology (NIT), Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, IndiaProfessor, Department of Chemistry, National Institute of Technology (NIT), Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, IndiaAssociate professor, Department of Biotechnology, Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)Present research study was carried out with four walnut (Juglans regia L.) genotypes viz. KG (Kulgam), CS (Char-e-Sharief), KW (Kupwara) and TM (Tangmarg) from major walnut producing areas of Kashmir valley. The aim of the study was the selection of superior genotypes having better quality nuts and kernels with higher antioxidant potential. Nut and kernel quality traits were recorded. The results revealed that the nut weight ranged between 11.70 to 14.51g; nut diameter between 9.60 to 14.27mm; nut length between 17.40 to 20.51mm. The maximum variability was observed in nut weight, kernel weight, nut length and nut diameter. The fat content accounted for more than 60% of walnut kernel weight and ranged between 49.83 to 83.76%.  The antioxidant potential, proximate and mineral composition, total phenolic content, flavonoids, as well as, flavonols, were all evaluated. Mineral content; zinc (Zn), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), copper (Cu) and magnesium (Mg) were also determined. The total phenolic content varied between 19.8 to 50.19mgGAE/g while the total flavonoid and flavonols ranged from 188.5 to 815.08mgQE/100mg and 3.46 to 7.77mgQE/g, respectively. The walnut extracts (0.5mg mL-1) showed 82.60 to 97.19% DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) scavenging activity. This study demonstrates that owing to maximum nut and kernel weight, better free radical scavenging properties and higher phenolic profile of KW (Kupwara), this genotype seems to have a potential for production on large scale in Kashmir area.http://ijnrs.damghaniau.ac.ir/article_690336_653b61c3f938358b5c4ad8af6ba19150.pdffat contentnut qualityplant extractssecondary metabolites
spellingShingle Ruhee Jan
Tabassum Ara
Javid Iqbal Mir
Quality Profiling and Estimation of Total Phenols, Flavonoids, Flavonols and Antioxidative Potential of Walnut Kernel (Juglans regia) from Kashmir Valley
Journal of Nuts
fat content
nut quality
plant extracts
secondary metabolites
title Quality Profiling and Estimation of Total Phenols, Flavonoids, Flavonols and Antioxidative Potential of Walnut Kernel (Juglans regia) from Kashmir Valley
title_full Quality Profiling and Estimation of Total Phenols, Flavonoids, Flavonols and Antioxidative Potential of Walnut Kernel (Juglans regia) from Kashmir Valley
title_fullStr Quality Profiling and Estimation of Total Phenols, Flavonoids, Flavonols and Antioxidative Potential of Walnut Kernel (Juglans regia) from Kashmir Valley
title_full_unstemmed Quality Profiling and Estimation of Total Phenols, Flavonoids, Flavonols and Antioxidative Potential of Walnut Kernel (Juglans regia) from Kashmir Valley
title_short Quality Profiling and Estimation of Total Phenols, Flavonoids, Flavonols and Antioxidative Potential of Walnut Kernel (Juglans regia) from Kashmir Valley
title_sort quality profiling and estimation of total phenols flavonoids flavonols and antioxidative potential of walnut kernel juglans regia from kashmir valley
topic fat content
nut quality
plant extracts
secondary metabolites
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